Homacid 2% W/V Eye Drop

Homacid 2% W/V Eye Drop is an anticholinergic medication used before and after certain eye surgeries, before eye examinations and to treat certain eye conditions such as uveitis. It works by dilating the pupil of the eye.

This medicine is found to also have a few side effects. Some common side effects are eye irritation, stinging, burning, extreme thirst, mood changes like confusion, agitation, redness of the eye, persistent dry mouth, temporary blurred vision, fast and irregular heartbeat.

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Homacid 2% W/V Eye Drop, or to any belladonna alkaloids or if you have a personal or family history of glaucoma, brain damage, Down's syndrome, other eye conditions like keratoconus or spastic paralysis. Before using this medication, tell your doctor of all prescription and over the counter products you may use. Also tell keep him informed of any other allergies that you may have.

For those who are prescribed to use this medication on a regular schedule, it is advised to apply it 2 to 3 times every day, up to every 3 to 4 hours, or as directed by your doctor. If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them before using eye drops. Wait at least 15 minutes before replacing your contact lenses.

• Eye Irritation

• Eye Itching

• Stinging Sensation

• Conjunctivitis

• Foreign Body Sensation In Eyes

• Blurred Vision

• Stinging In The Eyes

• Photophobia

• Eye Discharge

• Burning Sensation In Eye

• Increased Intraocular Tension

• Burning Sensation

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Homacid 2% W/V Eye Drops may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Homacid 2% W/V Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Ha2 Eye Drop

  Optho Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Homarin Forte Eye Drop

  Klar Sehen Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Homatropine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Homacid 2% W/V Eye Drop is a competitive antagonist of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. It blocks cholinergic signalling pathways, blocking the response of iris sphincter muscles and making the pupils unresponsive to light after dilation.