Minims Tropicamide 0.5% w/v, Eye drops solution

1. What Minims® Tropicamide eye drops are and what they are used for
2. Before you use your eye drops
3. How to use your eye drops
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store your eye drops
6. Further information

• you are allergic to the active substance (tropicamide) or any of the other ingredients (refer to the end of this leaflet).
• you have history of closed angle glaucoma with your eyes likely to develop sudden increased internal pressure when the pupil is enlarged
  Consult your doctor for advice; use of this product may cause:
  • Increase in the pressure of your eye. You should have your eye pressure checked before initiation of therapy, especially in elderly.

Ask yourself the following questions:

• Is this product to be used in a small child?
• Are your eyes red or inflamed?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, tell your doctor or eye specialist.

Tell your doctor or eye specialist, he/she may decide to use these drops or to prescribe you an alternative.

Your doctor will ask you to remove your contact lenses prior to the administration of the drops. There is no information on the effect of this product on contact lenses. Therefore, do not wear your contact lenses until the effects of the drops have completely worn off.

Some people find bright light (such as daylight) uncomfortable for a few hours after receiving Minims® Tropicamide. This may make it difficult for you to drive.

As with all eye drops, your vision may be blurred after putting the drops in. Wait until your vision is clear before driving or using machines.

• The normal adult dose is 1 drop followed by a second drop after an interval of 5 minutes. A further 1 drop may be instilled after 30 minutes, if required.
• The dose for children will be decided by the doctor or eye specialist.

Make sure you follow these instructions carefully:

1. Wash your hands.
2. Use a mirror, this will help you to see what you are doing.
3. Carefully dry your eyes using a tissue, and twist off the cap from the Minims body of the unit.
4. Pull your lower eyelid down gently, and then carefully place 1 or 2 drops inside your lower eyelid.
5. Close your eye and blink a few times to make sure your eye is covered by the liquid.
6. Close the eyelids. It is advisable to press gently on the inner corner of your eyelid for 3 minutes.
This will help stop the solution draining into your nose and throat. This is especially advisable in children, the elderly and population at risk.
7. Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 for the other eye if necessary, then throw away the Minims unit, even if some solution remains.

If you use more Minims® Tropicamide than you should, an overdose is very unlikely to occur. If you suddenly feel unwell after receiving the drops, tell your doctor or eye specialist or contact your nearest emergency department immediately.

• The active ingredient is tropicamide. Each Minims unit contains approximately 0.5 ml eye drops solution of tropicamide 0.5% w/v (2.5 mg) or 1% w/v (5 mg).
• The other ingredients are sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment) and purified water.

This medicine does not contain a preservative as it is a sterile single use unit.

Each carton contains 20 units.

Minims® Tropicamide 0.5% w/v :

PL 03468/0084 (UK) ; PA23259/023/001 (Ireland)

Minims® Tropicamide 1% w/v :

PL 03468/0085 (UK) ; PA23259/023/002 (Ireland)