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Pilopine HS Gel

Generic Name: Pilocarpine Ophthalmic Gel (pye-loe-KAR-peen)
Brand Name: Pilopine HS

Pilopine HS Gel is used for:

Treating glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) alone or in combination with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Pilopine HS Gel is a direct-acting miotic. It works by lowering the fluid pressure inside the eyeball by increasing fluid drainage from the eyeball. It also causes the pupils to constrict or get smaller (miosis).

Do NOT use Pilopine HS Gel if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Pilopine HS Gel
you have glaucoma, eye inflammation, or a severe eye infection

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

Before using Pilopine HS Gel:

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

if you are pregnant, plan 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 a detached retina, an eye infection, asthma, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
if you have had a heart attack

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Pilopine HS Gel. However, no specific interactions with Pilopine HS Gel are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Pilopine HS Gel 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 Pilopine HS Gel:

Use Pilopine HS Gel as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Pilopine HS Gel is for use in the eye only. Avoid contact with other mucous membranes.
Pilopine HS Gel may be used around the eye or in the eye. To use Pilopine HS Gel in the eye, first, wash your hands. Pull the lower eyelid away from your eye to form a pouch. Squeeze a thin strip of gel into the pouch. After using the medicine, gently close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. Wipe the applicator tip with a clean, dry tissue. To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including the eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
If you miss a dose of Pilopine HS Gel, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Pilopine HS Gel.

Important safety information:

Pilopine HS Gel may cause blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Pilopine HS Gel. Using Pilopine HS Gel alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
Pilopine HS Gel may be harmful if swallowed. If you may have taken Pilopine HS Gel by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Pilopine HS Gel during pregnancy. It is unknown if Pilopine HS Gel is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Pilopine HS Gel, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Pilopine HS Gel:

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; change in vision; eye irritation; eyelid twitching; headache at the temples or around the eyes; increased tearing; nearsightedness; redness or swelling of the eye; temporary stinging or burning.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); detachment of the retina; poor vision at night.

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. Symptoms may include asthma; blurred vision; diarrhea; fainting; increased saliva; increased sweating; irregular heartbeat; low blood pressure; nausea; slow pulse; tremor; vomiting.

Proper storage of Pilopine HS Gel:

Store Pilopine HS Gel between 36 and 80 degrees F (2 and 27 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Pilopine HS Gel out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

If you have any questions about Pilopine HS Gel, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Pilopine HS Gel 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 Pilopine HS Gel. 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.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006

Database Edition 06.4.1.002

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