Pentolegic SDU

• Composition

Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride 1%.

Excipients : Boric Acid, Sodium Borate, Potassium Chloride, EDTA, Sodium Carbonate,  Sodium Chloride, Hydrochloric acid / Sodium Hydroxide and Water for injection

• Indications

As a topical mydriatic and cycloplegic.

• Dosage

Adults (including the elderly):

*Instil dropwise into eye according to the recommended dosage.

*One or two drops as required. Maximum effect is induced in 30 - 60 minutes after instillation.

*For refraction and examination of the back of the eye: 1 drop of solution, which may be repeated after five minutes, is usually sufficient.

*For anterior and posterior uveitis (if associated with signs of anterior uveitis) and for the breakdown of posterior synechiae: 1 - 2 drops are instilled every 6 - 8 hours.

*Resistance to cycloplegia can occur in young children, in patients with dark skin and/or patients with dark irides, therefore, the strength of cyclopentolate used should be adjusted accordingly.

Children:

*< 3 months: Not recommended

*3 months - 12 years: 1 drop of a 1% solution to each eye.

*12 years –Adult: 1 drop of 1% solution in each eye repeated after 10 minutes if necessary.

*Children should be observed for 45 minutes after instillation.

• Volume

Carton box containing LDPE plastic single dose unit strips each containing 0. 5 ml solution + insert leaflet