Pilopine Hs - Pilocarpine - Ophthalmic Gel Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Pilopine Hs.
• Pilopine HS
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Usage Instructions

• Wash hands first.
• Avoid touching the tip of the tube to any surface.
• Tilt head back and pull down lower eyelid to make a pouch.
• Place the tube as near as possible to the eyelid without touching it.
• Squeeze a 1/2 inch ribbon of gel into the pouch of the eyelid.
• Blink your eyes a few times to allow dispersion of the gel over the eye surface.
• Wipe off any excess gel from the eyelids and eyelashes with tissue.
• Close lid tightly.
• Wash hands again to remove any gel that may have come into contact with your hands.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, apply as soon as possible, but not if you do not remember until the next day.
• In that case, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Read Before Using Pilopine Hs (precautions)

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have.

Pilopine Hs Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this product with others.

Pilopine Hs Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature.
• Avoid excessive heat.
• Do not freeze.

Possible Side Effects

• Headache, brow ache, or temporary burning or stinging may occur initially.
• These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
• Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable after applying gel.
• Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision.
• This medication may cause vision problems in poor light.
• Use caution especially when driving at night.
• Crusting of gel on eyelids or eyelashes may occur causing them to stick together.
• If this occurs, wash them with water.
• Also, contact your doctor if blurred vision persists more than several hours in the morning after bedtime use.
• Inform your doctor if you develop.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication reduces pressure in the eye.
• It is used to treat glaucoma.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug can affect the way your body responds to other drugs.
• Tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking.
• Do not use any drugs, including nonprescription medications, without consulting your doctor.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
• Symptoms of overdose may include blurred vision, increased saliva, fainting, irregular heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, asthma, and increased sweating.