LITROPINA 1% Eye Ointment 5g

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within minutes of administration.

• Duration of Effect

  The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to [post-title] or any other inactive ingredient present along with the formulation.

• Narrow angle glaucoma

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from narrow-angle glaucoma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

• Other medicines

  This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

• Driving or operating machinery

  This medicine may cause symptoms such as blurred vision, sensitivity to light, etc. If you experience any such symptoms during treatment with this medicine, it is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

• Contamination

  Do not touch the tip of the tube or container to any surface since this may lead to contamination by bacteria. Patients are advised to take all hygienic precautions to ensure that the medicine is not contaminated.

• Other uses

  Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.

Use this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

• Usage does not depend on food timings
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• Does not cause sleepiness

• webmd.com - Atropine Sulfate [Internet]. Available from: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-156298/atropine-sulfate-pf-ophthalmic-eye/details [cited 8/9/2020].