Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available
What is Cyclopentolate Ophthalmic?
Cyclopentolate relaxes muscles in your eye to dilate (widen) your pupil.
Cyclopentolate ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to dilate your pupil in preparation for an eye exam.
Cyclopentolate ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not receive this medicine if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to cyclopentolate ophthalmic, or if you have angle-closure glaucoma.
To make sure cyclopentolate ophthalmic is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have glaucoma.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether cyclopentolate ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether cyclopentolate ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I use Cyclopentolate Ophthalmic
Use Cyclopentolate Ophthalmic (Cyclogyl) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
This medicine is usually given about 40 to 50 minutes before your eye exam or other procedure.
A healthcare provider will place the eyedrops into your eyes.
After you receive the drops, close your eyes for 2 or 3 minutes with your head tipped down, without blinking or squinting. Gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct.
Cyclopentolate ophthalmic can cause feeding problems in an infant. After cyclopentolate ophthalmic has been given to your infant, wait at least 4 hours before you feed the child.
Since cyclopentolate ophthalmic is used as needed, it does not have a daily dosing schedule.
Cyclopentolate Ophthalmic side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Tell your caregivers right away if you have:
- blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;
- severe burning or redness of your eyes;
- drowsiness;
- constipation, little or no urinating;
- dry mouth or nose, decreased sweating;
- fast heartbeats; or
- fever, skin rash, flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).
Infants and young children may be more likely to have side effects from cyclopentolate ophthalmic. For at least 30 minutes after the child has been treated with this medicine, watch for the following side effects:
- loss of coordination;
- unusual changes in behavior;
- feeling restless or excited;
- confusion, speech problems; or
- feeding problems, stomach bloating.
Common side effects may include:
- blurred vision;
- mild eye irritation or redness;
- puffy eyelids; or
- the eyes being more sensitive to light.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Cyclopentolate Ophthalmic?
Cyclopentolate ophthalmic can cause blurred vision for up to 24 hours after using it. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be able to see clearly.
Cyclopentolate ophthalmic may also make your eyes more sensitive to light. Until the effects wear off, protect your eyes from the sun or bright light.