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Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide

Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide is used for:

Dilating the pupil and paralyzing certain muscles in the eye for diagnostic tests. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide is a sympathomimetic and anticholinergic combination eye drop. It works by relaxing the muscles of the eye to cause the pupil to dilate or widen (mydriasis).

Do NOT use Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide
• you have angle-closure glaucoma or are at risk for developing angle-closure glaucoma

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide :

Some medical conditions may interact with Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, heart problems, an irregular heartbeat, or glaucoma or you are at risk for glaucoma

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• Carbachol, ophthalmic cholinesterase inhibitors (eg, echothiophate), or pilocarpine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide :

Use Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Remove contact lenses before using Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide .
• To use Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide , first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 2 or 3 minutes after using the medicine. Do not blink. Keep your eyes closed for 2 or 3 minutes. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
• Use Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide only in the eye. Do not get Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide in your mouth or nose.
• Wash your hands after using Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide . If the patient is a child, wash the child"s hands as well.
• If you miss a dose of Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide , contact your doctor for instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide .

Important safety information:

• Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide may cause blurred vision or sensitivity to sunlight. Wear sunglasses if you are outside in the bright sunlight. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous unless you can see clearly.
• If you have an appointment for an eye examination and your doctor has told you that you will receive Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide , be sure to make arrangements to have someone drive you home in case your vision is blurry.
• Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide may be harmful if swallowed. If you may have taken Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Pupil dilation usually reverses within 6 to 8 hours after use, but may last as long as 24 hours.
• Use Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Caution is advised when using Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide during pregnancy. It is unknown if Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Blurred vision; burning; dry mouth; headache; nausea; sensitivity to sunlight; temporary stinging.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); behavioral changes, especially in children; eye pain; irregular or rapid heartbeat; mental or mood changes, especially in children; paleness or flushing of the skin; rigid muscles; shortness of breath; vomiting.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Hydroxyamphetamine/Tropicamide . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.