Tropicamet Plus 0.8%/5% Eye Drop

Tropicamet Plus 0.8%/5% Eye Drop is used to gain temporary relief from stuffy nose, sinus, and ear symptoms caused by the allergies, common cold, flu, or other breathing illnesses such as sinusitis and bronchitis. This medication works by decreasing swelling in the nose and ears which makes breathing easier and lessens any discomfort.

Mild upset stomach, lightheadedness, seizures, mood changes, trouble sleeping, dizziness, shaking, headache, nervousness or fast and irregular heartbeat may occur as side effects to this medicine. It may also reduce blood flow to hands or feet, causing them to feel cold. Smoking may worsen this effect. So you are advised to dress warmly and avoid tobacco use.

To ensure complete safety, before starting the medicine tell your doctor if you suffer from blood vessel problems, diabetes, overactive thyroid, high blood pressure, mood disorders, glaucoma, heart disease, seizure disorder, difficulty sleeping or trouble urinating. This medication is recommended for use in younger children.

The dosage is based on your age. Without your doctor’s approval, do not increase your dose or frequency of this medication. Improper use of this drug can cause you serious harm.

• Dry Cough

• Sedation

• Sleepiness

• Fatigue

• Vomiting

• Weakness

• Dehydration

• Dizziness

• Light Headedness

• Headache

• Sweating

• Anemia

• Nausea

• Edema (Swelling)

• Constipation

• Dry Mouth

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Tropicamet Plus 0.8%/5% Eye Drop may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Tropicamet Plus 0.8%/5% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, 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.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with severe impaired renal function.
  contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment

• 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 Tropicamet Plus 0.8%/5% Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Picamid Plus Eye Drop

  Indoco Remedies Ltd

• Tropac P 0.8%/5% Eye Drop

  Optho Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Triocyl Plus Eye Drop

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Tropicamet Plus 0.8%/5% Eye Drop is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist belonging to the penethylamine class, which acts as a nasal decongestant. It works by narrowing the swelling of blood vessels in the ear and nose, thereby providing great relief from discomfort.