Minims® Tropicamide
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine,
speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Minims Tropicamide contains the active ingredient tropicamide. Minims Tropicamide
is used to temporarily dilate (enlarge) the pupil of the eye and to stop the movement
of the muscles that change the shape of the lens. It is usually used at the beginning
of an eye examination so that your doctor can examine your eye(s).
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using Minims Tropicamide? in the full CMI.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using Minims Tropicamide? in the full CMI.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Tropicamide or any of the
ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Do not use if you have or suspect you have
narrow angle glaucoma (high pressure in the eye). Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use Minims Tropicamide? in the full CMI.
Some medicines may interfere with Minims Tropicamide and affect how it works.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.
Your doctor will normally instil the drops into your eyes for you. The usual dose
is one drop instilled into the eye followed by a second drop after an interval of
5 minutes. If necessary, a further one drop may be instilled after 30 minutes.
If your doctor instructs you to instil the drops, more instructions can be found in
Section 4. How do I use Minims Tropicamide? in the full CMI.
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Things you should do
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If you have any irritation, pain, swelling, excessive tear production or light-sensitivity
while using the eye drops, flush the treated eye(s) with lots of water (room temperature)
for at least 15 minutes. Stop using the eye drops and contact your doctor.
Your eyes may be sensitive to light while using this medicine. It is recommended that
you protect your eyes from light e.g. by wearing sunglasses.
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Things you should not do
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Do not use this medicine to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you
to.
Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if you think they have the same condition
as you.
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Driving or using machines
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Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how Minims
Tropicamide affects you. It may cause blurred vision for a short time when it is instilled
into the eye. Your eyes may be sensitive to light while using this medicine. Allow
enough time to regain clear vision before driving or using machines.
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Looking after your medicine
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Keep the unopened eye drops in a refrigerator (2-8°C) where children cannot reach
them. Do not freeze the eye drops or expose them to strong light.
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For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using Minims Tropicamide? in the full CMI.
All medicines can have side effects. If they do occur, they are usually minor and
temporary. Do not be alarmed by this list. You may not experience any of them. Less
serious side effects include: blurred vision and/or problems seeing clearly, local
irritation or stinging or feeling of having something in the eye, discomfort in the
eye(s) due to sensitivity to light. This may also involve some discolouration of the
front of the eye. Serious side effects include: allergic reaction, significant increases
in eye pressure and effects to the body as a whole.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.
Minims® Tropicamide
Active ingredient:
Tropicamide
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about using Minims Tropicamide. You should also speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like further information
or if you have any concerns or questions about using Minims Tropicamide.
Where to find information in this leaflet:
Minims Tropicamide contains the active ingredient tropicamide. Minims Tropicamide belongs to a class of medicines called antimuscarinic agents.
Minims Tropicamide is used to temporarily dilate (enlarge) the pupil of the eye and
to stop the movement of the muscles that change the shape of the lens. It is usually used at the beginning of an eye examination so that your doctor can
examine your eye(s).
Do not use Minims Tropicamide if:
You are allergic to tropicamide, or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this
leaflet. Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
You have or suspect you have narrow angle glaucoma (high pressure in the eye). Tropicamide
can increase the pressure in the eye.
Check with your doctor if:
You have had an allergy to any other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes.
You have any other medical conditions, especially:
glaucoma (high pressure in the eye)
fast heartbeat or any heart condition or had heart surgery
inflamed eye
You take any medicines for any other condition.
You are a senior person.
You wear contact lenses. You should not wear contact lenses while using this medicine.
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section 6. Are there any side effects?
This medicine has been developed for use in the eye only. It should not be injected.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any
medicines, vitamins or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy,
supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines and Minims Tropicamide may interfere with each other. These medicines
may be affected by Minims Tropicamide or may affect how well it works. These include:
Procaine (a numbing medicine)
Cisapride (a medicine used to increase the movement of the gut)
Procainamide (a medicine used to treat irregular heartbeats).
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure about what medicines, vitamins
or supplements you are taking and if these affect Minims Tropicamide.
Your doctor will normally instil the drops into your eyes for you. If your doctor
instructs you to instil the drops, please follow the directions below.
How much to use
Use Minims Tropicamide only when prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will tell
you how often to use the eye drops and how many drops to use each time.
The usual dose is one drop instilled into the eye followed by a second drop after
an interval of 5 minutes. If necessary, a further one drop may be instilled after
30 minutes.
How to use Minims Tropicamide
If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them before putting the drops in your eye.
You may find it easier to put drops in your eye while you are sitting or lying down.
If you are instilling your own drops, then follow these steps to use the eye drops:
1. Wash your hands well with soap and water.
2. Shake the container.
3. Break the seal.
4. Hold the container upside down in one hand between your thumb and forefinger.
5. Using your other hand, gently pull down your lower eyelid to form a pouch or pocket.
6. Tilt your head back and look up.
7. Put the tip of the container close to your lower eyelid. Do not let it touch your eye.
8. Release the required number of drops into the pouch or pocket formed between your eye and eyelid by gently squeezing the container.
9. Close your eye. Do not blink or rub your eye.
10. While your eye is closed, place your index finger against the inside corner of your eye and press against your nose for about two minutes. This will help to stop the medicine from draining through the tear duct to the nose and throat, from where it can be absorbed into other parts of your body.
11. Repeat steps 4-10 for the other eye if needed.
12. Throw away any eye drops left in the container.
13. Wait at least 15 minutes before replacing your contact lenses.
If you use too much Minims Tropicamide
Accidental swallowing of the solution is unlikely to cause any bad side effects due
to the low content of tropicamide.
If you think that you or anyone else may have swallowed Minims Tropicamide or used
too much Minims Tropicamide, you should immediately:
phone the Poisons Information Centre
(in Australia phone 13 11 26), or
(in Australia phone 13 11 26), or
contact your doctor, or
go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.
You should do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
Things you should do
If you experience any irritation, pain, swelling, excessive tear production or light-sensitivity
while using the eye drops, flush the treated eye(s) with lots of water (room temperature)
for at least 15 minutes. Stop using the eye drops and contact your doctor if these
symptoms persist.
Your eyes may be sensitive to light while using this medicine. It is recommended that
you protect your eyes from light e.g. by wearing sunglasses.
Things you should not do
Do not use this medicine to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you
to.
Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if you think they have the same condition
as you.
Driving or using machines
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how Minims
Tropicamide affects you.
Minims Tropicamide may cause blurred vision for a short time when it is instilled
into the eye. Your eyes may be sensitive to light while using this medicine. Allow
enough time to regain clear vision before driving or using machines.
Looking after your medicine
Keep the unopened eye drops in a refrigerator (2-8°C) where children cannot reach
them. Do not freeze the eye drops or expose them to strong light.
When to discard your medicine
Discard each single dose unit and any remaining solution in it immediately after use.
Do not save unused contents.
Getting rid of any unwanted medicine
If your doctor tells you to stop using the eye drops or it is out of date or damaged,
take it to any pharmacy for safe disposal.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date or if the packaging is torn or shows
signs of tampering.
All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of
them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.
See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any further questions about side effects.
Less serious side effects
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Less serious side effects
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What to do
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Eyes:
blurred vision and/or problems seeing clearly
local irritation or stinging or feeling of having something in the eye
discomfort in the eye(s) due to sensitivity to light. This may also involve some discolouration
of the front of the eye.
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Speak to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects and they worry
you.
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Serious side effects
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Serious side effects
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What to do
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Symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as:
shortness of breath
wheezing or breathing difficulty
swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body
rash, itching or hives on the skin.
Symptoms of significant increases in eye pressure, such as:
severe eye pain or pressure
headache
nausea or vomiting
double vision or blurred vision
halos or coloured rings around lights
vision loss of any kind
flashing lights in your vision
appearance or increase in visible floaters.
Effects to the body as a whole, such as:
heart rate changes
drowsiness and sleepiness, inability to concentrate and tiredness
mental or behaviour changes
dry mouth with difficulty in swallowing and talking
thirst
reduced mucus in the lungs, breathing difficulty
difficulty in passing urine
constipation
vomiting
skin effects, such as red skin rash, itchy skin, flushing, dry skin, increased sweating
congested, runny or itchy nose, or sneezing.
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Call your doctor straight away, or go straight to the Emergency Department at your
nearest hospital if you notice any of these serious side effects.
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Some side effects (for example, an increase in the pressure of the eye) might only
be found when your doctor or optometrist does tests from time to time.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else that may be making you
feel unwell.
Other side effects not listed here may occur in some people.
Reporting side effects
After you have received medical advice for any side effects you experience, you can
report side effects online (in Australia, go to www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems ). By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety
of this medicine.
Always make sure you speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you decide to stop
taking any of your medicines.
This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.
What Minims Tropicamide contains
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Active ingredient (main ingredient)
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Tropicamide
(0.5% w/v or 1% w/v)
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Other ingredients (inactive ingredients)
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Sodium hydroxide
Hydrochloric acid
Purified water
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Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.
The eye drops do not contain any preservatives.
What Minims Tropicamide looks like
Minims Tropicamide is available in two strengths:
Minims Tropicamide 0.5% eye drops (AUST R 32288)
Minims Tropicamide 1% eye drops (AUST R 32289).
Minims Tropicamide comes in single dose units (tubes) containing 0.5mL of a clear,
colourless solution. Each tube is wrapped in a polyester/paper blister. The blisters
are packed in cartons of 20 units.
