Opthopin
Opthopin Products are primarily used for
About Opthopin Products
Opthopin Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Opthopin are Dryness in mouth, Difficulty in urination, Constipation, Blurred vision, Dry skin, Slow heart rate, Photophobia, Dilatation of pupil, Loss of accommodation, Fever, Confusion, Eyelid swelling, Tachycardia, Reduced sweating, Heat intolerance, Skin rash, Dizziness, Skin flushing, Restlessness, Tremors, Fatigue, Eye pain, Stinging in the eyes, Superficial keratitis, Decreased lacrimation, Papillary conjunctivitis, Contact dermatitis, Local reaction, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Respiratory depression, Hallucination, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Speech disorder, Hyperactivity, Seizure.
How Opthopin Products work
Atropine is an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Opthopin Products
Frequently asked questions about Opthopin Products
Frequently asked questions about Atropine
Q. What is the best time to use Opthopin-LS Eye Drop?
Opthopin-LS Eye Drop can be given at any time of the day as prescribed by the doctor. However, it is best to use it just before your child retires to bed since Opthopin-LS Eye Drop can cause temporary blurring of vision.
Q. My child is 10 years old and has blurred vision (myopia). Is Opthopin-LS Eye Drop the right choice?
Opthopin-LS Eye Drop is usually given to young children to prevent the progression of myopia. In older children, where myopia has already been progressed, Opthopin-LS Eye Drop is not known to have any beneficial effect. Therefore, in this case, avoid giving Opthopin-LS Eye Drop to your child and consult your child’s doctor.
Q. What if I give too much of Opthopin-LS Eye Drop by mistake?
Excessive use of Opthopin-LS Eye Drop in children can cause anticholinergic effects (dry mouth), cardiovascular changes (fast heart rate, irregular heartbeat), and central nervous system effects (confusion, restlessness, hallucinations, convulsions). Therefore, it is advised not to give more than the recommended dose.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Opthopin-LS Eye Drop?
Opthopin-LS Eye Drop may interact with other medicines or eye drops. Check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child along with Opthopin-LS Eye Drop.
Q. How to store Opthopin-LS Eye Drop at home?
Opthopin-LS Eye Drop is for external use only and should be stored out of the sight and reach of children. Keep Opthopin-LS Eye Drop upright at room temperature in a dry place away from light.
Products for Opthopin
Opthopin-LS Eye Drop
bottle of 5 ml Ophthalmic Solution
MRP
₹199
Opthopin Eye Ointment
tube of 3 gm Eye Ointment
MRP
₹10
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