Cyclopentolate Benefits & Uses

Cyclopentolate is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Uveitis

Cyclopentolate 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: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Eye Infections 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
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Eye Infections 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

Cyclopentolate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cyclopentolate is used -

Cyclopentolate Related Warnings

Is the use of Cyclopentolate safe for pregnant women?

Cyclopentolate can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Cyclopentolate right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Cyclopentolate safe during breastfeeding?

Cyclopentolate may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Cyclopentolate on the Kidneys?

Cyclopentolate is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cyclopentolate on the Liver?

Using Cyclopentolate does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cyclopentolate on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Cyclopentolate on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cyclopentolate with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Phenylephrine

Chlorpheniramine,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Cyclopentolate Contraindications

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

Down Syndrome
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Cyclopentolate

Is this Cyclopentolate habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cyclopentolate is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Cyclopentolate, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cyclopentolate can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cyclopentolate only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Cyclopentolate is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cyclopentolate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cyclopentolate

Taking Cyclopentolate with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cyclopentolate

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cyclopentolate and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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

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