Alcon Atropine Sulfate Warnings

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY-NOT FOR INJECTION.
In infants and small children use with extreme caution. Excessive use in children or in certain individuals with a previous history of susceptibility to belladonna alkaloids may produce systemic symptoms of atropine poisoning.
ATROPINE sulfate Sterile Ophthalmic Solution-induced psychotic reactions and behavioral disturbances may occur in patients with increased susceptibility to anticholinergic drugs.
Use with caution in children and elderly patients, but reactions may occur at any age.
Because of risk of provoking hyperthermia, use with caution in patients, especially children, who may be exposed to elevated environmental temperatures or who are febrile.
Patients may experience sensitivity to light and should protect eyes in bright illumination.
Patient Warning: Patient should be advised not to drive or engage in other hazardous activities while pupils are dilated.
Patients may experience sensitivity to light and should protect eyes in bright illumination. Parents should be warned not to get this preparation in their children's mouth or cheeks and to wash their hands and the child's hands or cheeks following administration.