Tropicamide: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Tropicamide is a pupil-dilating eye drop. It is a prescription medicine used for eye examination. In Pakistan it is available as drops, made by 8 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Tropicamide works

Tropicamide is an antimuscarinic medicine that temporarily relaxes the muscle that makes the pupil smaller. It also briefly reduces the eye's ability to focus on near objects. The effect starts quickly and wears off within a few hours.

What is Tropicamide used for?

• Eye examination

Tropicamide drops are used by eye doctors and optometrists to widen the pupil before an eye examination. A larger pupil gives a clear view of the retina, optic nerve and lens, helping to check for conditions such as diabetic eye disease, glaucoma and cataracts. It is sometimes combined with phenylephrine for a stronger effect.

Side effects of Tropicamide

Effects of Tropicamide are expected and wear off as the drops do. They include:

• Blurred vision, especially for close work
• Sensitivity to bright light
• Stinging when the drops go in
• Mild headache

Seek urgent help for eye pain, redness and headache with blurred vision or halos, which could indicate a sudden rise in eye pressure. In children, report restlessness, flushing or a fast heartbeat.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not drive until your vision has returned to normal, and wear sunglasses in bright light.
• Tell the examiner if you have, or have been told you are at risk of, angle-closure glaucoma.
• Children, especially infants, can be more sensitive to effects in the rest of the body.
• Remove contact lenses before the drops are given.
• Let the examiner know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions about Tropicamide

What is the price of Tropicamide in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Tropicamide products currently in stock range from Rs 110 to Rs 541 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Mydolate Eye Drop 15ml at Rs 110. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Tropicamide are available in Pakistan?

Tropicamide is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Mydolate (Ethical Laboratories Pak Ltd), Mydrex (Vega Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Mydropic (Innvotek Pharmaceuticals), Tropicafin (Medipak), Mydriacyl (Novartis Pharma (Pakistan)ltd), Ophth-dilate (Ophth Pharma), Mydromide (Remington Pharmaceuticals Industries) and Tropic (Sante Limited).

Do I need a prescription for Tropicamide?

Yes. Tropicamide is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Tropicamide be used during pregnancy?

Let the examiner know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Are all Tropicamide brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Tropicamide in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Tropicamide brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 8 products containing Tropicamide from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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