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• What is scopolamine ophthalmic (Isopto Hyoscine)?
• What are the possible side effects of scopolamine ophthalmic (Isopto Hyoscine)?
• What is the most important information I should know about scopolamine ophthalmic (Isopto Hyoscine)?
• Who should not use scopolamine ophthalmic (Isopto Hyoscine)?
• How should I use scopolamine ophthalmic (Isopto Hyoscine)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Isopto Hyoscine)?
• What happens if I overdose (Isopto Hyoscine)?
• What should I avoid while using scopolamine ophthalmic (Isopto Hyoscine)?
• What other drugs will affect scopolamine ophthalmic (Isopto Hyoscine)?
• Where can I get more information?

Who should not use scopolamine ophthalmic (Isopto Hyoscine)?

Do not use scopolamine ophthalmic if you have glaucoma that is not being treated.

Scopolamine ophthalmic eye drops contain a preservative (benzalkonium chloride), so do not wear soft contact lenses when the eye drops are being inserted.

Scopolamine ophthalmic is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether scopolamine ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

Scopolamine ophthalmic passes into breast milk in small quantities. Its effects on a nursing baby are unknown. Do not use scopolamine ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

If you are over 65years of age, there is a greater chance that you have increased pressure in your eyes. Scopolamine ophthalmic may worsen this condition. Your doctor will need to monitor this.

Scopolamine ophthalmic may cause unusual reactions in children and infants since they may be more susceptible to the side effects. Use extra caution when scopolamine ophthalmic is being used on a child.

How should I use scopolamine ophthalmic (Isopto Hyoscine)?

Use scopolamine ophthalmic eye drops exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse to explain them to you.

Wash your hands before and after using your eye drops.

To apply the eye drops:

• Tilt your head back slightly and pull down on your lower eyelid. Position the dropper above your eye. Look up and away from the dropper. Squeeze out a drop and close your eye. Apply gentle pressure to the inside corner of your eye (near your nose) for 1 to 3 minutes to prevent the liquid from draining down your tear duct. If you are using more than one drop in the same eye or drops in both eyes, repeat the process with about 5 minutes between drops.

Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.

Do not use any eye drop that is discolored or has particles in it.

Store scopolamine ophthalmic at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle properly capped.