atropine ophthalmic

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINT: 1%; SOL: 1%

mydriasis induction

[1 gtt in eye(s) x1]

Start: 40min before intended max dilation; Alt: apply oint in eye(s) qd-bid; Info: may repeat solution dose up to 2x/day; peak 30-40min, duration 7-10 days; compress lacrimal sac for several min after admin; heavily pigmented irises may require higher doses

cycloplegic refraction

[1 gtt in eye(s) x1]

Start: 40min before intended max dilation; Alt: apply oint in eye(s) qd-bid; Info: may repeat solution dose up to 2x/day; peak 1-3h, duration 7-12 days; compress lacrimal sac for several min after admin; heavily pigmented irises may require higher doses

amblyopia

[1 gtt in eye(s) qd]

Info: apply to non-amblyopic eye; may repeat dose up to 2x/day; compress lacrimal sac for several min after admin.

uveitis

[apply oint in eye(s) qd-bid]

Info: mydriasis peak 30-40min, duration 7-10 days; compress lacrimal sac for several min after admin; heavily pigmented irises may require higher doses

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINT: 1%; SOL: 1%

mydriasis induction

[3 mo-2 yo]

Dose: 1 gtt in eye(s) x1; Start: 40min before intended max dilation; Max: 1 gtt/eye/day; Alt: apply oint in eye(s) qd-bid; Info: peak 30-40min, duration 7-10 days; compress lacrimal sac for several min after admin; heavily pigmented irises may require higher doses

[3 yo and older]

Dose: 1 gtt in eye(s) x1; Start: 40min before intended max dilation; Alt: apply oint in eye(s) qd-bid; Info: may repeat dose up to 2x/day; peak 30-40min, duration 7-10 days; compress lacrimal sac for several min after admin; heavily pigmented irises may require higher doses

cycloplegic refraction

[3 mo-2 yo]

Dose: 1 gtt in eye(s) x1; Start: 40min before intended max dilation; Max: 1 gtt/eye/day; Alt: apply oint in eye(s) qd-bid; Info: peak 1-3h, duration 7-12 days; compress lacrimal sac for several min after admin; heavily pigmented irises may require higher doses

[3 yo and older]

Dose: 1 gtt in eye(s) x1; Start: 40min before intended max dilation; Alt: apply oint in eye(s) qd-bid; Info: may repeat dose up to 2x/day; peak 1-3h, duration 7-12 days; compress lacrimal sac for several min after admin; heavily pigmented irises may require higher doses

amblyopia

[3 mo-2 yo]

Dose: 1 gtt in eye(s) qd; Max: 1 gtt/eye/day; Info: apply to non-amblyopic eye; compress lacrimal sac for several min after admin.

[3 yo and older]

Dose: 1 gtt in eye(s) qd; Info: apply to non-amblyopic eye; may repeat dose up to 2x/day; compress lacrimal sac for several min after admin.

uveitis

[apply oint in eye(s) qd-bid]

Info: mydriasis peak 30-40min, duration 7-10 days; compress lacrimal sac for several min after admin; heavily pigmented irises may require higher doses