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Introduction About SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS
SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS is a combination of Homatropine and Phenylephrine which belongs to the group of medicines called Mydriatics and Cycloplegics. It is used for dilation of pupil in the pre-operative and post-operative states when mydriasis and cycloplegia are required.
Mydriasis occurs when an individual’s pupils (the black opening in the center of the eye that regulates light entry), become dilated, or larger. Cycloplegia is the paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye resulting in dilatation of the pupil and paralysis of accommodation.
SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS should be used with caution in pregnant and breast-feeding women. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS depending upon your child’s age, condition, and body weight. The most common side effects of using SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS are local irritation, stinging and burning. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects worsen or persists for a longer duration.
Uses Of SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS
- Used for dilation of pupil in the pre-operative and post-operative states when mydriasis and cycloplegia are required
How SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS Works
SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS is a combination of Homatropine and Phenylephrine. Homatropine is an anticholinergic agent that acts as an antagonist against the receptors of muscarinic acetylcholine. It relaxes the muscles in eye's iris (the coloured part). Relaxing these muscles causes the pupil to dilate or expand. Phenylephrine is used to dilate the iris through alpha adrenergic stimulation of the iris dilator muscle.
How to use SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS
Use SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS as advised by your doctor. It is for ophthalmic use only. Instill one or two drops as instructed by your physician. Your doctor will decide the correct duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of the condition.
Side Effects Of SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS
Common
- local irritation
- stinging
- burning
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
Use with CautionSUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before using it.
Breastfeeding
Use with CautionSUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS should be used with caution in breastfeeding women taking into account the benefit of breast-feeding and benefit of the> management. Consult your doctor before using it.
Allergy
ContraindicatedDo not use SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS if you are allergic to Homatropine, Phenylephrine or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug Interaction:
Before using SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS, inform your doctor if you are using, have used, or might use any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription or any herbal medicine.
Overdosage:
In case of overdosage or if you or anyone else has used more of SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS, consult your doctor or visit nearby hospital immediately.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Homatropine, Phenylephrine |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Mydriatics, Cycloplegics |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Dilation of pupil in the pre-operative and post-operative states |
| Dosage Forms | : | Eye Drops |
More Information
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store below 30°C
FAQs About SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS
Q: Why is SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS prescribed?
A: SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS is a combination of Homatropine and Phenylephrine which belongs to the group of medicines called Mydriatics and Cycloplegics. It is used for dilation of pupil in the pre-operative and post-operative states when mydriasis and cycloplegia are required.
Q: Are there any specific instructions I need to follow while using SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS?
A: SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS should be used only in the eyes. Be careful and do not touch the tip of the bottle to your eye or any other surface. Consult your doctor for advice.
Q: Is SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS safe to use in pregnant and breast-feeding women?
A: SUNEPHRINE H EYE DROPS should be used with caution in pregnant and breast-feeding women. Consult your doctor for advice.
References
1. KD. Tripathi. Drugs Acting on ANS, Adrenergic System and Drugs. Essentials of medical pharmacology. Seventh edition. 2013. Page – 811, 135.
2. Lisa A. Ostrin, Adrian Glasser. The Effects of Phenylephrine on Pupil Diameter and Accommodation in Rhesus Monkeys. NIH National Library of Medicine, National center for biotechnology information. Pubmed Central. August 2010. [Accessed on 27th May 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2913435/#:~:text=Phenylephrine%20is%20used%20to%20dilate,of%20functional%20accommodation%20after%20phenylephrine.
3. Sunways Laboratories Pvt Ltd. Sunephrine-H. [Accessed on 27th May 2022] http://www.sunways.com/Products/SunwaysProducts/Sunephrine-H.html
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