Atropia Eye Drop

Composition Atropine (0.01% w/v)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack bottle of 5 ml Ophthalmic Solution
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Natural Alkaloids
Action Class Anticholinergics
Habbit Forming
Manufacturer Choroid Laboratories
Manufacturer address Surya Nagar Market, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA

Treatment of Myopia

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Montu 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Myopia in children commonly occurs due to a problem in their focus mechanism. Atropia Eye Drop belongs to a class of medicines called anticholinergic drugs. It works by relaxing particularly those eye muscles which enable the eyes to focus on distant objects.

Q: What if I forget to give Atropia Eye Drop to my child?
A: Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Use the eye drops only in the problematic eye unless your child’s doctor has suggested otherwise.

Once opened, do not keep Atropia Eye Drop for more than 28 days at home. Discard the leftover medicine.

To avoid contamination, do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, including the eyes, eyelids, or eyelashes.

If your child is using more than one eye medicine, maintain a gap of few minutes between the two different medications.

Adhere to the number of drops as suggested by your child’s doctor. Do not use more or less.

Go for your child’s regular eye check-ups before and during the treatment.

Only give Atropia Eye Drop to your child for their current problem. Never save medicine for future illnesses.

Q. What is the best time to use Atropia Eye Drop?

Atropia Eye Drop can be given at any time of the day as prescribed by the doctor. However, it is best to use it just before your child retires to bed since Atropia Eye Drop can cause temporary blurring of vision.

Q. My child is 10 years old and has blurred vision (myopia). Is Atropia Eye Drop the right choice?

Atropia Eye Drop is usually given to young children to prevent the progression of myopia. In older children, where myopia has already been progressed, Atropia Eye Drop is not known to have any beneficial effect. Therefore, in this case, avoid giving Atropia Eye Drop to your child and consult your child’s doctor.

Q. What if I give too much of Atropia Eye Drop by mistake?

Excessive use of Atropia Eye Drop in children can cause anticholinergic effects (dry mouth), cardiovascular changes (fast heart rate, irregular heartbeat), and central nervous system effects (confusion, restlessness, hallucinations, convulsions). Therefore, it is advised not to give more than the recommended dose.

Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Atropia Eye Drop?

Atropia Eye Drop may interact with other medicines or eye drops. Check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child along with Atropia Eye Drop.

Q. How to store Atropia Eye Drop at home?

Atropia Eye Drop is for external use only and should be stored out of the sight and reach of children. Keep Atropia Eye Drop upright at room temperature in a dry place away from light.

In Treatment of Myopia

Myopia or nearsightedness is an eye disorder in which your child may have difficulty seeing distant objects but can see objects that are near clearly. Childhood myopia can be diagnosed at a very early age and can increase gradually from adolescence to adulthood. A low dose of Atropia Eye Drop, if started at an early age, can significantly slow down the progression of myopia, preventing the progression of near-sightedness in the future. Atropia Eye Drop helps treat myopia by relaxing the muscles, enabling the eyes to focus on distant objects.

Stinging sensation

Decreased lacrimation

Blurred vision

Photophobia

Kidney:

No interaction found/established

Liver:

No interaction found/established

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