Cyclogyl

Active Ingredient(s): Cyclopentolate
FDA Approved: * July 31, 1974
Pharm Company: * ALCON
Category: Vision / Eye Health

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".



Cyclogyl Overview

Cyclopentolate is a muscarinic antagonist.[1] It is commonly used as an eye drop during pediatric eye examinations to dilate the eye (mydriatic) and prevent the eye from focusing/accommodating (cycloplegic). Cyclopentolate or atropine can also be administered to reverse muscarinic and central nervous system effects of indirect cholinomimetic (anti-AChase) administration. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[2] After instillatio...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Cyclopentolate
  • Solution: 0.5%, 1%, 2%
  • Solution/drops: 0.5%, 0.50%, 1%, 2%
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Cyclogyl: (3 results)

Sorted by National Drug Code
  • 0065-0395 Cyclogyl 5 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
  • 0065-0396 Cyclogyl 10 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
  • 0065-0397 Cyclogyl 20 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

Other drugs which contain Cyclopentolate or a similar ingredient: (5 results)