Tropifrin 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.

Tropifrin 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 Tropifrin 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 Tropifrin Eye Drop

Eye examination

Benefits of Tropifrin Eye Drop

In Eye examination

Tropifrin 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. Tropifrin 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 Tropifrin 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 Tropifrin

Eye pain
Stinging in the eyes
Blurred vision
Photophobia
Allergic reaction

How to use Tropifrin 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 Tropifrin Eye Drop works

Tropifrin 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 Tropifrin Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

UNSAFE

Tropifrin 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 Tropifrin Eye Drop?

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

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Quick tips

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