Phenylephrine + Tropicamide Benefits & Uses

Phenylephrine + Tropicamide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Mydriasis

Phenylephrine + Tropicamide Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Mydriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Mydriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Phenylephrine + Tropicamide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Phenylephrine + Tropicamide is used -

Severe

Increased Heart Rate
Tachycardia
Confusion
Skin Rash
Slurred speech
Hallucinations

Moderate

Increased blood pressure
Blurred vision

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Restlessness
Tremor

Common

Sensitive to light
Stinging in the Eyes

Phenylephrine + Tropicamide Related Warnings

Is the use of Phenylephrine + Tropicamide safe for pregnant women?

Phenylephrine + Tropicamide has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Phenylephrine + Tropicamide safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Phenylephrine + Tropicamide for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Phenylephrine + Tropicamide on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Phenylephrine + Tropicamide on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Phenylephrine + Tropicamide on the Liver?

Side effects of Phenylephrine + Tropicamide on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Phenylephrine + Tropicamide on the Heart?

Use of Phenylephrine + Tropicamide may be dangerous for the heart. Do not use it without doctor's advice.

Severe Interaction of Phenylephrine + Tropicamide with Other Drugs

Phenylephrine + Tropicamide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Doxepin

Selegiline

Amitriptyline

Amoxapine

Moderate

Hyoscyamine

Phenylephrine

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Pilocarpine

Physostigmine

Physostigmine Dilution

Phenylephrine + Tropicamide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Phenylephrine + Tropicamide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angina
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Thyroid problems
Glaucoma
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Hyperthyroidism

Frequently asked Questions about Phenylephrine + Tropicamide

Is this Phenylephrine + Tropicamide habit forming or addictive?

Phenylephrine + Tropicamide does not cause addiction.

Phenylephrine + Tropicamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Phenylephrine + Tropicamide

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Phenylephrine + Tropicamide together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Phenylephrine + Tropicamide

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Phenylephrine + Tropicamide with alcohol will be.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 135-136

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Paremyd (hydroxyamphetamine hydrobromide/ tropicamide ophthalmic solution)

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 1403

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