Drug reference

Cyclopentolate hydrochloride

BNF 80 (2020–2021)

Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
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Overview

Indications And Dose

Cycloplegia ▶TO THE EYE ▶Child 3 months–11 years: Apply 1 drop, 30–60 minutes before examination, using 1% eye drops ▶Child 12–17 years: Apply 1 drop, 30–60 minutes before examination, using 0.5% eye drops Uveitis ▶TO THE EYE ▶Child 3 months–17 years: Apply 1 drop 2–4 times a day, using 0.5% eye drops (1% for deeply pigmented eyes) Anterior uveitis | Cyclopegia ▶TO THE EYE Eye ▶Adult: (consult product literature)

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Prescribing And Dispensing Information

Although multi-dose cyclopentolate eye drops commonly contain preservatives, preservative-free unit dose vials may be available.

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Safety

Interactions

→Appendix 1: cyclopentolate

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Side Effects

Abdominal distension (in children). arrhythmias. behaviour abnormal (in children). cardio- respiratory distress (in children). conjunctivitis (on prolonged administration). constipation. dry mouth. eye oedema (on prolonged administration). ﬂushing. gastrointestinal disorders. hyperaemia (on prolonged administration). mydriasis. palpitations. psychotic disorder (in children). staggering. urinary disorders. vomiting SIDE-EFFECTS, FURTHER INFORMATION Systemic side- effects can occur, particularly in children and the elderly.

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Dose and formulations

Medicinal Forms

There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Eye drops EXCIPIENTS: May contain Benzalkonium chloride ▶Cyclopentolate hydrochloride (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) Cyclopentolate hydrochloride 5 mg per 1 ml Minims cyclopentolate hydrochloride 0.5% eye drops 0.5ml unit dose | 20 unit dose P £11.41 DT = £11.41 Cyclopentolate hydrochloride 10 mg per 1 ml Minims cyclopentolate hydrochloride 1% eye drops 0.5ml unit dose | 20 unit dose P £11.68 DT = £11.68 ▶Mydrilate (Intrapharm Laboratories Ltd) Cyclopentolate hydrochloride 5 mg per 1 ml Mydrilate 0.5% solution | 5 ml P £8.08 DT = £8.08 Cyclopentolate hydrochloride 10 mg per 1 ml Mydrilate 1% solution | 5 ml P £8.08 DT = £8.08 eiiii F above

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Dose text by age group

Child 3 months–11 years

Apply 1 drop, 30–60 minutes

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Child 12–17 years

Apply 1 drop, 30–60 minutes before

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Child 3 months–17 years

Apply 1 drop 2–4 times a day,

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Age labels are extracted for navigation. Check the complete source section and current local guidance before clinical use.

Drug reference

Cyclopentolate hydrochloride

BNF 80 (2020–2021)

Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
PDF pages: 1251

Review source pages for extracted sections and age labels. BNF dose snippets show only their first line.

Overview

Indications And Dose

PDF page 1251

Prescribing And Dispensing Information

Although multi-dose cyclopentolate eye drops commonly contain preservatives, preservative-free unit dose vials may be available.

PDF page 1251

Safety

Interactions

→Appendix 1: cyclopentolate

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Side Effects

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Dose and formulations

Medicinal Forms

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Dose text by age group

Child 3 months–11 years

Apply 1 drop, 30–60 minutes

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Child 12–17 years

Apply 1 drop, 30–60 minutes before

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Child 3 months–17 years

Apply 1 drop 2–4 times a day,

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Age labels are extracted for navigation. Check the complete source section and current local guidance before clinical use.