Tropicamide (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : I-Picamide, Mydriacyl, Mydriafair, Ocu-Tropic, Opticyl, Spectro-Cyl, Tropicacyl, Minims Tropicamide

Category

• Cycloplegic
• Diagnostic aid, cycloplegic
• Diagnostic aid, mydriatic
• Mydriatic

Description

Tropicamide (troe-PIK-a-mide) is used to dilate (enlarge) the pupil so that the doctor can see into the back of your eye. It is used before eye examinations, such as cycloplegic refraction and examination of the fundus of the eye. Tropicamide may also be used before and after eye surgery.

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. -

• I-Picamide
• Mydriacyl
• Mydriafair
• Ocu-Tropic
• Opticyl
• Spectro-Cyl
• Tropicacyl

In Canada -

• Minims Tropicamide
• Mydriacyl
• Tropicacyl

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