Tropicamide is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tropicamide is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Tropicamide safe for pregnant women?
Tropicamide has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Tropicamide safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Tropicamide for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Tropicamide on the Kidneys?
Tropicamide rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tropicamide on the Liver?
Side effects of Tropicamide on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Tropicamide on the Heart?
Tropicamide can cause side effects that could harm the heart. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
Tropicamide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tropicamide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tropicamide habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Tropicamide has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Tropicamide you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Tropicamide does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Tropicamide in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Tropicamide
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Tropicamide, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tropicamide
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Tropicamide with alcohol will be.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Paremyd (hydroxyamphetamine hydrobromide/ tropicamide ophthalmic solution)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1403
