Adult & elderly Instill 1 or 2 drops, may be repeated in 5-10 min. Childn Instill 1 or 2 drops, may be repeated 5-10 min later by 2nd application if necessary.
Severe systemic reaction to atropine. Increased risk of induced psychotic reactions & behavioural disturbances. Determine IOP & estimated anterior chamber depth of angle prior to therapy. Light sensitivity. May cause irritation due to benzalkonium Cl. Febrile patients exposed to elevated environmental temp. Avoid contact w/ soft contact lens. Remove contact lens prior to application & wait 15 min before reinsertion. Increased susceptibility to anticholinergic drugs. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Not recommended during pregnancy. Lactation. Feeding intolerance & necrotizing enterocolitis in infants. Small or premature childn, w/ Down syndrome, spastic paralysis or brain damage, known epilepsy; fair-skinned childn w/ blue eyes. Elderly.
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