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Appamide 10 mg/5 mg Eye Drop

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Product introduction

Appamide 10 mg/5 mg Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines. It is used to widen (dilate) the pupil of the eye in preparation for certain eye examinations. The medicine works by relaxing certain eye muscles.

Appamide 10 mg/5 mg Eye Drop is for topical use only. It is generally administered 15-20 minutes prior to an eye examination. Do no self-medicate this medicine at home. Check the label thoroughly for directions before using the medicine. 

The use of this medicine may cause temporary blurring of eyes, stinging sensation in the eye, and increased sensitivity to light in some people. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Let your doctor know if they do not go away or bother you. Do not use the medicine if you have a known allergy to any components of this preparation.

Appamide 10 mg/5 mg Eye Drop is contraindicated in people with primary glaucoma or a tendency toward glaucoma (e.g., narrow anterior chamber angle). Let your doctor know if you have any such conditions. It is not known whether this medicine is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding to make sure it is safe for you and the developing baby.

Uses of Appamide Eye Drop

Benefits of Appamide Eye Drop

In Eye examination

Appamide 10 mg/5 mg Eye Drop is a medicine that helps to increase the size of the pupil of the eye so that eye examinations can be carried out thoroughly. Appamide 10 mg/5 mg Eye Drop also gives relief from eye pain by relaxing the eye muscles. This medication starts to work in minutes, and its effect usually lasts 24 hours or sometimes longer. It is advisable to inform your doctor if you continue to have blurred vision, sensitivity to light, or dilated (increase in size) pupils several days after your examination.

Side effects of Appamide Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Appamide

  • Stinging sensation
  • Blurred vision
  • Increased sensitivity to light

How to use Appamide Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Appamide Eye Drop works

Appamide 10 mg/5 mg Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Tropicamide and Chlorbutol. Tropicamide is used to dilate or enlarge the pupil of the eye so that the doctor can examine the back of the eyeball. Chlorbutol is a preservative.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Appamide 10 mg/5 mg Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Appamide 10 mg/5 mg Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Appamide 10 mg/5 mg Eye Drop may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Some people find the bright light (such as daylight) uncomfortable for a few hours after receiving Appamide 10 mg/5 mg Eye Drop which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Appamide 10 mg/5 mg Eye Drop allows your doctor to examine your eye more easily.
  • It may cause blurred vision which may last for some time. Make sure you can see clearly again before you drive and before you use tools or machines.
  • If you wear eye lenses, avoid wearing them immediately after using Appamide 10 mg/5 mg Eye Drop. You may wear spectacles instead. Your doctor will be able to advise you on this.
  • If you are using any other eye drops or ointments, leave at least five minutes between applying each one.
  • Inform your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any eye drops.

Fact Box

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Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL

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References

  1. Tropicamide. Aubenas, France: Laboratoire Chauvin; 2016. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Drugs.com. Tropicamide ophthalmic Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Appasamy Ocular Device Pvt Ltd
Address: 20,SBI Officers' colony, First Street, Arumbakkam, Chennai (Madras) - 600 106, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
Country of origin: India

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