Pilocarpin 2% Eye Drop

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:00 AM (IST)

Pilocarpin 2% Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicine called miotics. It is used in the treatment of glaucoma and other eye conditions. It lowers the high pressure inside the eye and helps prevent vision loss and nerve damage.

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General Information

Contains

Pilocarpine (2% w/v)

Marketer

FDC Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Pilocarpin 2% Eye Drop is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the medicine. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, as it may contaminate the eye drop.

The common side effects are headache, eye irritation, eye pain, blurred vision, and visual impairment. These are usually temporary and only last for a short time. However, if these symptoms persist or worsen, check with your doctor. It is not advised to drive after using this medicine.

Uses of Pilocarpin Eye Drop

Treatment of Glaucoma

Benefits of Pilocarpin Eye Drop

Treatment of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve which is essential for proper vision. This damage is often caused by abnormally high pressure in the eye. Pilocarpin 2% Eye Drop is used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye. This helps prevent complications of glaucoma such as blindness and improves vision. This medicine may be used alone or with other eye drops. Glaucoma cannot be prevented. Frequent monitoring, regular checkups can help detect the disease in its early stages.

Side effects of Pilocarpin Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Pilocarpin

Headache
Eye irritation
Eye pain
Blurred vision
Visual impairment

How to use Pilocarpin Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Pilocarpin Eye Drop works

Pilocarpin 2% Eye Drop is a cholinergic agonist. It works by allowing excess aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) to drain from the eye, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. It also helps reverse the effect of medicines that increase the size of the pupil.

All substitutes for Pilocarpin 2% Eye Drop

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pilocarpin 2% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pilocarpin 2% Eye Drop is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Pilocarpin 2% Eye Drop may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Pilocarpin 2% Eye Drop can cause difficulty in adapting to the dark and blurred vision which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alkaloids Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Cholinomimetic Alkaloids- Pilocarpine

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1120-21.
PubChem. Pilocarpine. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Pilocarpine. 1974: Alcon Laboratories, INC.; 2009. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution [Prescribing Information]. North Chicago, IL: AbbVie Inc.; 2023. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Pilocarpin 2% Eye Drop

Thrice A Day

46%

Once A Day

21%

Twice A Day

19%

Four Times A Day

13%

Patient concerns

Golucoma in eye pain in eye both

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Glaucoma needs prompt treatment Visit glaucoma specialist

Eye pressure since 2 years. Diabetic patient.timilol eye drops using.remedy pls

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Glaucoma once occurs shd be treated life long. Visit glaucoma specialist

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Marketer details

Name: FDC Ltd
Address: B-8, MIDC Area, Waluj - 431 136, Dist. Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India

Pilocarpin 2% Eye Drop

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Pilocarpin Eye Drop

Benefits of Pilocarpin Eye Drop

Side effects of Pilocarpin Eye Drop

How to use Pilocarpin Eye Drop

How Pilocarpin Eye Drop works

All substitutes for Pilocarpin 2% Eye Drop

Carpine Eye Drop

Carpinol Eye Drop

Pilopress Eye Drop

Pilagan Eye Drop

Pilo 2 Eye Drop

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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Golucoma in eye pain in eye both

Eye pressure since 2 years. Diabetic patient.timilol eye drops using.remedy pls

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