CYCLOPENT 1% EYE DROPS contains Cyclopentolate
which belongs to the group of medicines called Mydriatic agents. It is used to dilate the pupil of the eye and to paralyse the lens temporarily for performing an eye examination or for preparing the eye for an operation. It is also used to manage uveitis (inflammation of middle layer of the eye tissues) and iritis (inflammation of coloured ring around the pupil of the eye).
CYCLOPENT 1% EYE DROPS is not recommended for use in patients with glaucoma and paralysis of the intestine. CYCLOPENT 1% EYE DROPS should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases (such as heart attack, heart failure or angina), enlarged prostate in men, history of ataxia and inflamed or red eyes. CYCLOPENT 1% EYE DROPS is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women, unless advised by your doctor.
CYCLOPENT 1% EYE DROPS is not recommended for use in new-born babies (less than 28 days old) unless recommended by the doctor and in children with brain damage, particularly if they may have fits and it is not recommended for use in elderly patients with high pressure inside the eye.
The most common side effects of using CYCLOPENT 1% EYE DROPS are eye irritation, stinging sensation, fever, confusion, facial flushing, decreased movement of the gastrointestinal tract or slower transit of food and constipation. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect gets worsen or bothers you.
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