What is Miochol-E? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Sep 24, 2021

Miochol-E overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Miochol-E

Generic Names:

  • Miochol-E

Uses:

  • Used during eye surgery to make the eye muscles contract and constrict the pupil.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Direct Acting Miotic

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • Into the eye

What is Miochol-E used for?

What form(s) does Miochol-E come in?

  • Injectable

What are common Miochol-E dosages?

  • Solution Reconstituted 20MG

Miochol-E images - What does Miochol-E look like?

  • Miochol-E
    20mg solution reconstituted

How to take Miochol-E

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine. This medicine will be given through a small tube inserted in your eye during your eye surgery.

What to do if you miss a dose of Miochol-E

Miochol-E contraindications - Who shouldn't take Miochol-E?

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to acetylcholine or mannitol.

Miochol-E warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

  • Vision problems, eye clouding or swelling

Miochol-E interactions & what to avoid when taking Miochol-E

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Miochol-E side effects - How does Miochol-E make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Vision problems, eye clouding or swelling

  • Slow heartbeat

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Difficulty breathing, lightheadedness, dizziness

  • Flushing, sweating

  • Slow heartbeat

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