{"id":7186,"date":"2021-02-19T12:09:28","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T12:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7186"},"modified":"2021-05-29T08:00:37","modified_gmt":"2021-05-29T08:00:37","slug":"cyclopentolate-bausch-lomb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/cyclopentolate-bausch-lomb\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyclopentolate Bausch &#038; Lomb &#8211; Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> 1% (10 mg \/ ml)\u00a0eye drops\u00a0, solution,\u00a0single dose container\u00a0cyclopentolate\u00a0hydrochloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Cyclopentolate Bausch &amp; Lomb is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cyclopentolate Bausch &amp; Lomb dilates the&nbsp;pupil of&nbsp;one in your eye and affects the sphincter of the eye&#8217;s&nbsp;radiating body&nbsp;to relax.&nbsp;The sphincter controls the coupling of the lens of the eye and thereby the&nbsp;accommodation of the&nbsp;eye&nbsp;(distance setting).&nbsp;A relaxation of the sphincter, therefore, means that&nbsp;accommodation is&nbsp;disconnected.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum effect remains for 30-60 minutes and then disappears relatively quickly.&nbsp;Return to normal&nbsp;accommodation then&nbsp;takes place for 24 hours.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor or ophthalmologist can use it to do more detailed examinations of your eye or to treat certain types of eye inflammation.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is intended for children over 1 year of age, adults, and the elderly.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cyclopentolate hydrochloride contained in Cyclopentolate Bausch &amp; Lomb may also be approved for the treatment of other diseases not mentioned in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before taking Cyclopentolate Bausch &amp; Lomb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Cyclopentolate Bausch &amp; Lomb:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to cyclopentolate hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you suffer from&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;(&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;) with a narrow&nbsp;chamber angle&nbsp;(which can cause a sudden increase in pressure in the eye when the&nbsp;pupil&nbsp;is widened).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or ophthalmologist before taking Cyclopentolate Bausch &amp; Lomb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Cyclopentolate Bausch &amp; Lomb in newborns or infants under 1 year of age, as there is a risk of serious&nbsp;side effects.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before using this medicine in children over 1 year of age or children with Down syndrome, brain damage, or&nbsp;epilepsy, as there is a risk of serious&nbsp;side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Cyclopentolate Bausch &amp; Lomb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or eye specialist for advice before taking this medicine.&nbsp;Your doctor or eye specialist will decide if you should use these&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;or take another medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cyclopentolate hydrochloride passes into breast milk and the risk of effects on the baby can not be ruled out.&nbsp;Cyclopentolate Bausch &amp; Lomb should therefore not be used during breast-feeding.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact lenses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will ask you to remove your contact lenses before taking the eye drops.&nbsp;There is no information on how this product affects contact lenses.&nbsp;Therefore, do not wear contact lenses until the effect of the eye drops has completely disappeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all&nbsp;eye drops, you may experience blurred vision after taking the drops.&nbsp;Wait until you see clearly again before driving or using machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to take Cyclopentolate Bausch &amp; Lomb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or ophthalmologist has told you.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor, ophthalmologist, or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drops come in&nbsp;single-dose containers&nbsp;that are sufficient for the treatment of both eyes if necessary.&nbsp;Then discard the single-dose container.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one is determined by your doctor who adjusts it for you.&nbsp;The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults is 1-2 drops in each eye as needed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For children, the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is determined&nbsp;by a doctor or ophthalmologist.&nbsp;For children, always use the lowest possible&nbsp;dose&nbsp;needed to give the desired effect.&nbsp;See sections \u201cChildren\u201d and \u201cPossible side effects\u201d.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions for using Your<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>doctor or eye specialist will usually give you the eye drops, but if you take the eye drops yourself, follow these instructions carefully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wash your hands.<\/li><li>Use a mirror because it will help you see what you are doing<\/li><li>Wipe the eyes thoroughly with a napkin and unscrew the closure of the single-dose container.<\/li><li>Carefully pull down the lower eyelid and carefully drip 1 or 2 drops into the eye socket.<\/li><li>Close the eye and blink a few times to make sure the solution covers the eye.<\/li><li>Close the eyelids.&nbsp;You should gently press on the inner corner of the eye for 3 minutes.&nbsp;This will prevent the solution from running into the nose and throat.&nbsp;This is especially true for children, the elderly, and at-risk patients.<\/li><li>Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 for the other eye.&nbsp;Then discard the single-dose container even if there is a solution left in it.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Cyclopentolate Bausch &amp; Lomb then you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take more Cyclopentolate Bausch &amp; Lomb than you should&nbsp;If a child has inadvertently ingested a medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Cyclopentolate Bausch &amp; Lomb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take Cyclopentolate Bausch &amp; Lomb, take it as soon as possible and then continue as before.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, ophthalmologist, or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor immediately if you have seizures, hallucinations, or symptoms of a severe allergic reaction \/ anaphylactic&nbsp;shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of severe allergic reaction \/ anaphylactic&nbsp;shock include&nbsp;difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue, and severe&nbsp;hives.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may occur:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common&nbsp;<em>(affects more than 1 user in 100)<\/em>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>flushing<\/li><li>fever<\/li><li>increased cardiac activity<\/li><li>confusion<\/li><li>hallucinations<\/li><li>aroused state of mind<\/li><li>constipation<\/li><li>transient burning after installation<\/li><li>Tamsyn<\/li><li>impaired myopia<\/li><li>photosensitivity<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon&nbsp;<em>(affects less than 1 user in 100)<\/em>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>allergic reaction<\/li><li>difficulty urinating<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Has been reported&nbsp;<em>(occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/em>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>severe allergic reaction \/ anaphylactic&nbsp;shock<\/li><li>seizures<\/li><li>acute&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;(increased fluid pressure in your eyes)<\/li><li>decreased movement in the gastrointestinal tract<\/li><li>armored<\/li><li>swollen abdomen<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are in children<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children are at increased risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;due to overdose.&nbsp;<br>Children over 1 year of age and children with&nbsp;central nervous system disorders&nbsp;(eg&nbsp;epilepsy, brain damage, Down syndrome) are at increased risk of&nbsp;side effects, especially due to overdose.&nbsp;Seizures have been reported in children with&nbsp;epilepsy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Cyclopentolate Bausch &amp; Lomb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;Do not freeze.&nbsp;Store in the original package.&nbsp;Sensitive to light.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drops come in&nbsp;single-dose containers&nbsp;that are sufficient for the treatment of both eyes if necessary.&nbsp;Then discard the single-dose container.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is cyclopentolate hydrochloride.&nbsp;Each Bausch &amp; Lomb container contains approximately 0.5 ml of solution with cyclopentolate hydrochloride 1% (5 mg).<\/li><li>The other ingredients are&nbsp;hydrochloric acid&nbsp;and sterilized water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine does not contain any&nbsp;preservatives&nbsp;because it is a&nbsp;sterile&nbsp;single-dose container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each carton contains 20&nbsp;single-dose containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorization Holder<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>BAUSCH HEALTHCARE IRELAND LIMITED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3013 Lake Drive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Citywest Business Campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dublin 24 &#8211; D24PPT3 &#8211; Ireland<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Laboratoire Chauvin SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ZI Ripotier<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07200 Aubenas &#8211; France<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorization Holder:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Bausch &amp; Lomb Nordic AB&nbsp;<br>S\u00f6der M\u00e4larstrand 45&nbsp;<br>118 25 Stockholm<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cyclopentolate Bausch &#038; Lomb dilates the pupil of one in your eye and affects the sphincter of the eye&#8217;s radiating body to relax. The sphincter controls the coupling of the lens of the eye and thereby the accommodation of the eye (distance setting). 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