Tropidil Eye Drop is used for examination of the eye for detection of any eye disease. It acts by enlarging the pupil of the eyes and helps the doctor visualize the eye more closely.

Tropidil Eye Drop is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Refrain from touching the tip of the dropper to any surface to avoid contaminating the eye drops.

Using a Tropidil Eye Drop can make your eyes more sensitive to light. Thus, wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from sunlight and other bright lights. The common side effects include pain, stinging, blurring of the vision, photophobia, and allergic reaction. Usually, these symptoms resolve quickly.

However, if the symptoms persist or get worse, contact your doctor. It is not advised to drive after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of the vision and may affect your ability to drive.

Uses of Tropidil Ophthalmic Solution

Eye examination

Benefits of Tropidil Ophthalmic Solution

In Eye examination

Tropidil 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. Tropidil 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 Tropidil Ophthalmic Solution

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 Tropidil

Eye pain
Stinging in the eyes
Blurred vision
Photophobia
Allergic reaction

How to use Tropidil Ophthalmic Solution

This medicine is for external use only. Take 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 extra liquid.

How Tropidil Ophthalmic Solution works

Tropidil Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Phenylephrine and Tropicamide.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Tropidil Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Tropidil Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Tropidil Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Tropidil Ophthalmic Solution?

If you miss a dose of Tropidil Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Tropidil Eye Drop

₹72/Ophthalmic Solution

Tropicacyl Plus Eye Drops

Sunways India Pvt Ltd

₹86/ophthalmic solution

15% costlier

Opulus-P Eye Drop

Sapient Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹77/ophthalmic solution

3% costlier

Eseltrop Eye Drop

Essential Pharmaceuticals

₹70/ophthalmic solution

7% cheaper

Trophtha-P Eye drop

Optho Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹94.5/ophthalmic solution

26% costlier

Tropieye Eye Drops

Eyekare Kilitch Limited

₹49/ophthalmic solution

35% cheaper

Quick tips

Tropidil Eye Drop allows your doctor to examine your eye more easily.
If you wear eye lenses, avoid wearing them immediately after using Tropidil 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.

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References

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