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Mydcombi Dosage

Generic name: Tropicamide 0.08mg in 0.008mL, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 0.2mg in 0.008mL
Dosage form: ophthalmic spray
Drug class: Mydriatics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 9, 2023.

Recommended Dosage

Administer one metered spray to the cornea of each eye to be dilated. Repeat after 5 minutes.

Pediatric Patients Younger Than 1 Year Old

In pediatric patients younger than 1 year old, administer one metered spray to the cornea of each eye to be dilated, up to a maximum of 3 sprays per eye per day.

Administration Instructions

The following steps should be followed sequentially:

  1. Load the MYDCOMBI dispenser by depressing the FILL BUTTON at the top of the dispenser once.
    Figure 1

    Figure 1: MYDCOMBI Dispenser Front (L) and Back (R) View

  2. Hold MydCombi™ dispenser with thumb over Mist Button, wrapping other fingers around base.
  3. Bring MydCombi™ dispenser to patient's eye with Mirror facing the eye.
    The dispenser should be as close as patient's nose.
    To prevent blinking, use your other hand to gently pull lower eyelid down or ask patient to pull her/his lid down.
  4. Aim Mist Opening toward the center of eye.
  5. Confirm Alignment Marks (on the Fill Button and the cartridge side) align with the center of eye.
    Ask patient to confirm when their eye is centered on the BLUE Mirror.
    If patient is having trouble centering their eye on the blue light, ask that they look up, then look at the BLUE Mirror.
  6. Firmly press and release Mist Button.
    The drug solution should gently wet the eye. Repeat steps A to F if needed.
  7. Administer a second metered spray after 5 minutes to each dilated eye.
  8. Repeat steps A to G for the contralateral eye if it is to be dilated.

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