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Dilate is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Mydriasis. Dilate also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Dilate depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Dilate as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Dilate normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Dilate is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Dilate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Dilate have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Dilate have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Dilate is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Dilate is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Dilate safe for pregnant women?
Dilate can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Dilate, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Dilate safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Dilate for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Dilate on the Kidneys?
Dilate is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Dilate on the Liver?
Dilate is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Dilate on the Heart?
Dilate has very mild side effects on the heart.
Dilate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dilate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dilate habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Dilate.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Dilate as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Dilate should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dilate is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dilate
You can take Dilate with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dilate
Information about the interaction of Dilate and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1402
