atropine ophthalmic

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  SOLUTION: 1%

mydriasis induction

[1 drop in eye(s) x1]

Start: 40min before intended max dilation; Info: may repeat dose up to 2x/day; peak 30-40min, duration 7-10 days; compress lacrimal sac for several min after administration; heavily pigmented irises may require higher doses

cycloplegic refraction

[1 drop in eye(s) x1]

Start: 40min before intended max dilation; Info: may repeat dose up to 2x/day; peak 1-3h, duration 7-12 days; compress lacrimal sac for several min after administration; heavily pigmented irises may require higher doses

amblyopia

[1 drop in eye(s) qd]

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

renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic dosing

[not defined]

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  SOLUTION: 1%

mydriasis induction

[3 mo-2 yo]

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

[3 yo and older]

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

cycloplegic refraction

[3 mo-2 yo]

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

[3 yo and older]

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

amblyopia

[3 mo-2 yo]

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

[3 yo and older]

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

renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic dosing

[not defined]