Cyclopentolate (Ak-Pentolate, Cyclogyl, Cylate, Ocu-Pentolate, Pentolair, Diopentolate, Minims Cyclopentolate)

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Cyclopentolate (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Ak-Pentolate, Cyclogyl, Cylate, Ocu-Pentolate, Pentolair, Diopentolate, Minims Cyclopentolate

Description

Cyclopentolate (sye-kloe-PEN-toe-late) is used to dilate (enlarge) the pupil. It is used before eye examinations (such as cycloplegic refraction or ophthalmoscopy).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Ophthalmic

Ophthalmic solution (eye drops) (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

Ak-Pentolate
Cyclogyl
Cylate
Ocu-Pentolate
Pentolair

In Canada -

Ak-Pentolate
Diopentolate
Cyclogyl
Minims Cyclopentolate

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.

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Cyclopentolate (Ophthalmic)

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