Mydriacyl
Intended to relieve pupillary constriction to support physical eye examinations and target cycloplegic refraction.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Tropicamide
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1%
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Mydriacyl, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Mydriacyl vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Mydriacyl details
- Conditions
- Mydriasis · Cycloplegia
- Alternative names
- tropicamide
- Therapeutic class
- Anticholinergic Mydriatic
- Pharmacological class
- Muscarinic Antagonist
- Contraindications
- narrow-angle glaucoma; hypersensitivity to tropicamide
- Minor side effects
- transient stinging; blurred vision; photophobia
- Moderate side effects
- dry mouth; headache; elevated ocular pressure
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Alcon
- Onset Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.
- Drug interactions
- Pilocarpine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
severe psychotic behaviours in paediatric patients, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve pupillary constriction to support physical eye examinations and target cycloplegic refraction.
Mechanism of action
Blocks muscarinic receptors on the sphincter muscle of the iris, causing rapid and temporary dilation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Minimal absorption. Use caution. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Mydriacyl is the originator brand name, made by Alcon. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Alcon.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Tropicamide is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.