Tropicacyl Plus Ophthalmic Solution 5ml

Tropicacyl Plus Eye Drops is used for the following:

• Helping to diagnose eye conditions

• Preparing your eyes for surgery or procedures

• Managing inflammation of the iris: This is the coloured part of your eye, and inflammation can cause pain and blurred vision.

Using Tropicacyl Plus Eye Drops involves the following steps:

• Make sure your hands are clean before you begin.

• Tilt your head back slightly and pull down on your lower eyelid to create a small pocket.

• Hold the dropper above your eye with the tip down without touching it.

• Look up and away from the dropper while squeezing out a drop.

• Close your eyes for two to three minutes without blinking or squinting.

• If needed, gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye to prevent the medicine from draining into your tear duct.

• For specific advice on how often and how long to use these drops, consult your doctor.

Tropicacyl Plus Eye Drops is applied topically.

Tropicacyl Plus Eye Drops contain three active ingredients:

• Chlorbutol (0.5%): Acting as a preservative, it prevents bacterial growth in the solution.

• Phenylephrine (5%): Belonging to a class of medications called sympathomimetic agents, phenylephrine triggers receptors on muscles in the eyes that make pupils dilate (mydriasis). This action helps doctors examine the back of your eye more easily.

• Tropicamide (0.8%): This component is an antimuscarinic medicine that blocks certain receptors in the eye muscles, causing them to relax and leading to pupil dilation and paralysis of the eye-focusing muscles (cycloplegia). These effects aid in diagnostic procedures and relieve pain associated with certain eye conditions.

• Store Tropicacyl Plus Eye Drops in a cool and dry place.

• Keep the bottle tightly closed to prevent exposure to air and light.

• Position it out of reach from children.

• Always remember to use this medicine before its expiry date as mentioned on the pack.

• If you are using Tropicacyl Plus Eye Drops for managing glaucoma, try incorporating foods rich in antioxidants like berries, nuts, spinach, and broccoli into your diet. Antioxidants help protect your eyes by reducing oxidative stress.

• Regularly practising eye exercises may also be beneficial. Simple exercises like blinking and focusing on different distances can help maintain eye health. Always remember to consult your doctor before starting any new exercise regimen.