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What is Prescribing information?

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Pilopine HS Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

PILOPINE HS® (pilocarpine hydrochloride) Structural Formula Illustration

PILOPINE HS® (pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic gel) 4% is a miotic (parasympathomimetic) used to control intraocular pressure. It may be used in combination with other miotics, beta-blockers, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, sympathomimetics or hyperosmotic agents.

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Pilopine HS Patient Information: Side Effects

Stop using pilocarpine and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • severe stinging, burning, swelling, or redness of your eye;
  • vision changes;
  • eye pain or increased watering; or
  • crusting or drainage around your eye.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • mild burning, stinging, or discomfort of your eyes;
  • ...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Pilopine HS Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness, vision loss, and nerve damage. Pilocarpine works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye.

HOW TO USE: This medication is usually used once daily at bedtime or as directed by your doctor. To apply eye gel, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the tip of the tube to any surface or let i...

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What is Pilopine HS Consumer Information?

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Pilopine HS - User Reviews

Pilopine HS User Reviews

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