Tropicamide Ophthalmic Dosage
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Pupillary Dilation
Instill 1 or 2 drops of the 0.5% solution into the eye(s) 15 to 20 minutes before the examination
Usual Adult Dose for Refraction
Instill 1 or 2 drops of the 1% solution into the eye(s) prior to the examination and repeat in 5 minutes. Another drop may be given if the examination is not done within 20 to 30 minutes.
Usual Adult Dose for Organophosphate Poisoning
Instill 1 or 2 drops of the 0.5% solution into each eye and repeat as needed for eye pain.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pupillary Dilation
Children and adults:
Mydriasis: Instill 1 to 2 drops (0.5%) 15 to 20 minutes before exam; may repeat every 30 minutes as needed.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Refraction
Neonatal:
Ophthalmic: Topical solution (0.5%): Instill 1 drop 15 to 20 minutes prior to procedure. Note: In premature neonates, use of 1% solution, while effective, has been associated with significant increases in mean blood pressure.
Children and adults:
Cycloplegia: Instill 1 to 2 drops (1%); may repeat in 5 minutes. The exam must be performed within 30 minutes after the repeat dose; if the patient is not examined within 20 to 30 minutes, instill an additional drop. Concentrations less than 1% are inadequate for producing satisfactory cycloplegia.
Renal Dose Adjustments
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Liver Dose Adjustments
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Dialysis
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Other Comments
Contact lenses should be removed before use.
Patients with heavily pigmented irides may require more doses or a higher strength solution.
