Drug Detail:Cyclogyl (Cyclopentolate ophthalmic [ sye-kloe-pen-toe-late ])
Generic Name: CYCLOPENTOLATE HYDROCHLORIDE 5mg in 1mL
Dosage Form: ophthalmic solution
Drug Class: Mydriatics
Drug Detail:Cyclogyl (Cyclopentolate ophthalmic [ sye-kloe-pen-toe-late ])
Generic Name: CYCLOPENTOLATE HYDROCHLORIDE 5mg in 1mL
Dosage Form: ophthalmic solution
Drug Class: Mydriatics
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Adults: Instill one or two drops of 0.5%, 1% or 2% solution in the eye which may be repeated in five to ten minutes if necessary. Complete recovery usually occurs in 24 hours. Complete recovery from mydriasis in some individuals may require several days. Children: Instill one or two drops of 0.5%, 1% or 2% solution in the eye which may be repeated five to ten minutes later by a second application of 0.5% or 1% solution if necessary. Small Infants: A single instillation of one drop of 0.5% in the eye. To minimize absorption, apply pressure over the nasolacrimal sac for two to three minutes. Observe infant closely for at least 30 minutes following instillation. Individuals with heavily pigmented irides may require higher strengths.