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BEFORE YOU USE MYDRILATE EYE DROPS 0.5% – CYCLOPENTOLATE

Do not use Mydrilate Eye Drops 0.5% – Cyclopentolate• if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to cyclopentolate hydrochloride, benzalkonium chloride or any other ingredients listed in section 6 • if you suffer from glaucoma (high pressure in the eyeball) or if you are at risk of having it (i.e. your close family suffered from glaucoma, you are over 60, you have increased pressure in the eye, you had an eye injury) • if you wear soft contact lenses – wait at least 15 minutes after removal of contact lenses prior to application. Mydrilate Eye Drops 0.5% – Cyclopentolate may discolour the lenses. • if you suffer from paralytic ileus (loss of movement in the gut resulting in intestinal blockage) • in children with brain damage, particularly if they may have seizures or fits • if you are pregnant or breastfeeding Mydrilate Eye Drops 0.5% – Cyclopentolate should not be used for infants three months of age or younger. Take special care with Mydrilate Eye Drops 0.5% – Cyclopentolate if you: Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride 0.5% & 1.0% w/v Eye Drops, Solution, PL 17509/0007 & 0008 leaflet text June 2020 • suffer from, or are prone to increased eye pressure especially in elderly patients • have an enlarged prostate (males only) • suffer from heart problems especially angina, heart attacks or heart failure • suffer from ataxia (condition causing unsteadiness and coordination problems) • have an inflamed eye(s) – inflammation greatly increases the risk that more of the eye drops are absorbed into the bloodstream • are sensitive to belladonna alkaloids (drugs such as atropine used mainly to: dilate the pupils, prevent motion sickness, reduce secretion and dry up a runny nose, relieve stomach cramps) Taking other medicines Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. The following medicines are known to interact with Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride eye drops: • antihistamines • medications for mental illness such as butyrophenones and phenothiazines • tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. amitriptyline, lofepramine, trimipramine) • amantadine, an antiviral drug used in the treatment of influenza A and Parkinson’s disease Pregnancy and Breast-feeding Mydrilate Eye Drops 0.5% – Cyclopentolate should not be used if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or are breast-feeding unless considered essential by your doctor. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medications. Driving and using machines Using Mydrilate Eye Drops 0.5% – Cyclopentolate may cause blurred vision, difficulty in focusing and sensitivity to light. Driving, operating machinery or engaging in hazardous activities such as climbing ladders should be avoided. Complete recovery from these symptoms takes 24 hours. Important information about one of the ingredients of Mydrilate Eye Drops 0.5% – Cyclopentolate This medicine contains 0.1 mg benzalkonium chloride in each millilitre. Benzalkonium chloride may be absorbed by soft contact lenses and may change the colour of the contact lenses. You should remove contact lenses before using this medicine and put them back 15 minutes afterwards. Benzalkonium chloride may also cause eye irritation, especially if you have dry eyes or disorders of the cornea (the clear layer at the front of the eye). If you fe