Ocupin 1% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 26.03

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Atropine sulfate ophthalmic
Company	Osl pharma limited
Also available as	Ocupin 1 eye ointment

Eye Drops

Atropine 1%
Atropine 0.01%

Composition

Atropine Sulphate BP 10 mg
Atropine Sulphate USP 0.1 mg

Preservative

Benzalkonium Chloride 0.01%
Sodium Perborate 0.01%

Indications

Cycloplegic
Mydriatic
Uveitis treatment
Myopia treatment
Refraction

Dosage & Administration

For uveitis: One drop three times daily
For refraction: One drop in the eyes twice daily for one or two days before examination
One drop to each eye at night

Maximum Benefit Period

2-year continued administration

Administration Technique

Gentle pressure on tear duct for one minute after application

Interaction Contraindications

Anticholinergics
Antiglaucoma agents
Potassium Citrate
Potassium Supplements
Carbachol
Physostigmine
Pilocarpine
CNS medication
Angle closure glaucoma

Interaction Precautions

Do not use in children with severe systemic reaction to Ocupin
Exercise caution in children with Down’s syndrome, spastic paralysis, or brain damage

Systemic Absorption Effects

Rapid pulse
Fever
Dry skin

Pregnancy & Lactation Effects

Possible adverse effects in nursing infants

Precautions

Regular eye health clinical reviews
Monitoring of anterior segment development
Monitoring of IOP
Monitoring of retinal health
Monitoring of myopia progression

Age Restriction

Not for use in children less than 4 years of age

Overdose Effects

Headache
Fast heartbeat
Dry mouth and skin
Unusual drowsiness
Flushing

Therapeutic Class

Mydriatic and Cycloplegic agents

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from light; do not touch the tip of dropper bottle since this may contaminate the product; do not use the eye drops after 1 month of first opening