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MINIMS ATROPINE SULPHATE is a brand name for Atropine. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: As a topical mydriatic and cycloplegic
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Adults (including the elderly):
One drop to be instilled into the eye, or as required.
Side effects rarely occur but include anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth and skin, flushing, increased body temperature, urinary symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms and tachycardia. These effects are more likely to occur in infants and children.
The protracted mydriasis which is difficult to reverse, may be a disadvantage. Systemic absorption may be reduced by compressing the lacrimal sac at the medial canthus for a minute during and following the instillation of the drops.
(This blocks the passage of the drops via the naso-lacrimal duct to the wide absorptive area of the nasal and pharyngeal mucosa. )
Hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation. Due to the risk of precipitating an acute attack, do not use in cases of confirmed narrow-angle glaucoma or where latent narrow angle glaucoma is suspected. If in doubt it is recommended that an alternative preparation is used.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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