ATROPINE VISION 10ml.

What Atropine Vision is and what it is used for
Your medicine contains as active substance atropine sulphate, which after application in the eye expands the pupil. This is necessary for an eye specialist to make the best view of your eyes.
This medicine is also used in the treatment of some eye diseases in combination with other medicines.
Atropine Vision is used in adults, children and the elderly.

2. What you need to know before using Atropine Vision
Do not use Atropine Vision
If you are allergic to atropine sulphate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
If you have raised intraocular pressure (you suffer from narrow-angle glaucoma);
If it is determined by an eye specialist that you have a narrow angle.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Atropine Vision.
You should tell your doctor if:
Have elevated intraocular pressure or suffer from glaucoma;
Have eye corneal disease (keratoconus);
You have or have recently had a sore throat;
You currently have fever;
Have heart disease or accelerated heart rate;
Wear soft contact lenses. Your doctor will get you to remove the contact lenses before the drops are taken. Do not wear contact lenses until the effect of the drug has passed completely.
You need to know that this medicine is intended for use in the eye only. After dropping, you should wash your hands thoroughly to prevent the medicine from getting into the mouth.

Other Drugs and Atropine Vision
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
It is important to know that this medicine can alter the action of some medicines that are co-administered with it. Therefore, it is especially important to tell your doctor if you are taking:
Drugs from the group of antimuscarinic and anticholinergic agents (scopolamine, tropicamide, cyclopentolate). Your medicine may potentiate their action;
Medicines to treat glaucoma. It is possible that atropine may reduce their effect;
Carbachol, physostigmine or pilocarpine. These drugs may reduce the effect of atropine.
If you are taking anti-emetic or phenothiazine or barbiturates you should inform your doctor as it is not possible to exclude completely interactions with atropine.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Your doctor will decide whether you can use this medicine if you are pregnant. It will evaluate the benefit-to-health ratio for your baby.
Your doctor will decide whether it is necessary to stop breast-feeding during treatment with this medicine.

Driving and using machines
As with all eye drops, temporary vision blurring or other disturbances that may affect the ability to drive or use machines may occur after their application.
After placing Atropine Vision in the eye, wait until your vision becomes clear before you start using machines or driving.

Atropine Vision contains benzalkonium chloride
This medicine contains benzalkonium chloride, which can cause eye irritation. Avoid contact with soft contact lenses. Remove the contact lenses before applying the drops.
It is known that benzalkonium chloride discolors soft contact lenses.

3. How to use Atropine Vision
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Your doctor will decide whether Atropine Vision should be placed in one or both eyes.
Usually, the drug is given 1 drop 2 to 3 times a day. Your doctor will determine the dose and duration of application.
When co-administered with another drug for use in the eye, the interval between the two uses should be at least 5 minutes.
It is important to adhere to hygiene when dropping. Do not allow the tip of the bottle to touch the eye, eyelids and surrounding surfaces as it may become dirty and lead to the development of an eye infection with serious consequences for the eye, even loss of vision. Always wash your hands before using the bottle!
If you think your bottle is dirty, contact your doctor before continuing to use these drops.
With Atropine Vision, especially in children and many adults, it is especially important to squeeze the inner corner of the eye for 3 minutes after dropping, which reduces the possibility of the medicine going into the nose (read carefully the information in the Instructions for Use)
Instructions for use
1. Before using the bottle for the first time, make sure that the protective tape between the cap and the bottle is not torn. Wash your hands and turn off the cap.
2. Tilt your head back and pull the lower lid down. This forms a "pocket" between the eyelid and the eye. The drop will fall right in this place.
3. Keep the bottle down. Approach the tip near the eye. Use a mirror if it will make it easy for you.
4. Be careful not to touch the eye, eyelids or other surfaces with the tip of the bottle. Gently push the base of the bottle to drop a drop of the solution. Only slight pressure on the bottom is required.
5. After putting the medicine, close the eyelid and press your finger in the corner of the nose for 3 minutes. This will prevent Atropine Vision from going into the nose or leaking out.
6. If you have to use the drops on both eyes, repeat all the previous steps for the other eye.
7. Close the bottle well immediately after use.
If the drop does not fall into the eye, try again.
Use this bottle of Atropine Vision only for your eyes!

If you have used more than the needed dose of Atropine Vision
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you have placed a larger dose than your assigned, rinse the eye / eyes with lukewarm water. In case you inadvertently swallow the contents of the bottle, ask your doctor for advice.
The doctor will decide if treatment is needed if you have taken a higher dose.

If you forget to use Atropine Vision
Do not use a double dose to make up for the missed dose. Set the dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, continue with the usual schedule.

If you stop using Atropine Vision
When you have to discontinue this medicine, the doctor will determine. Do not stop taking the medicine unless it is prescribed by a doctor.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist,

4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.

In treatment with atropine sulphate, the following side effects are possible:
Common (occurring in at least 1 in every 100 and less than 1 in 10 people taking the medicine):
Blurred vision, irritation from light;
Uncommon (occurring in at least 1 in every 1,000 and less than 1 in 100 people taking the medicine) or rare (occurring in at least 1 in 10,000 or less in 1 in 1,000 people who Medicine):
Pain, eye irritation, eyelid edema, redness, itching especially when re-administered, elevated intraocular pressure, especially in glaucoma patients;
Skin rashes;
Dry mouth and difficulty in speech and swallowing, reddening of the face, dry skin, temperature rise, difficulty in passing urine, constipation;
Nausea, vomiting;
Palpitations;
Confusion (most commonly in adults), dizziness, tiredness, hallucinations, increased excitability.
How to Store Atropine Vision
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Store in the original package.
Store below 25 ° C.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after the expiry date. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
After the first opening of the pack you can use this medicine for 28 days.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of your unnecessary medicines. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. Package Contents and Additional Information
What Atropine Vision Contains
The active substance in 1 ml of solution is: atropine sulphate 10 mg.
The other ingredients are: benzalkonium chloride, boric acid, hypromellose, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide and water for injections.

What Atropin Vision looks like and what the package contains
Atropine Vision is a clear liquid.
Sterile white plastic bottles of 10 ml sealed with sterile plastic applicator-drippers and sealed with sterile screw caps with a protective ring.
1 (one) bottle, together with a leaflet for the patient, in a cardboard box.

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