What is Paremyd? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Paremyd overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Paremyd

Generic Names:

  • Paremyd

Uses:

  • Dilates your pupils during an eye exam.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Mydriatic-Cycloplegic

Forms:

  • Drop, Liquid

How it’s taken:

  • Into the eye

What is Paremyd used for?

What form(s) does Paremyd come in?

  • Drop

  • Liquid

What are common Paremyd dosages?

  • Bottle 15ML of 1-0.25%

Paremyd images - What does Paremyd look like?

  • Paremyd
    15ml of 1-0.25% bottle

How to take Paremyd

  • This medicine is placed in your eye as drops.

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

  • This medicine is placed in your eye as drops.

What to do if you miss a dose of Paremyd

Paremyd contraindications - Who shouldn't take Paremyd?

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to hydroxyamphetamine or tropicamide, or if you have angle-closure glaucoma.

Paremyd warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, or an overactive thyroid.

  • This medicine may make your eyes more sensitive to light. Wear sunglasses until the effects of this medicine wear off.

  • Do not drive a car or use machines while your eyes are dilated.

Paremyd interactions & what to avoid when taking Paremyd

  • Do not drive a car or use machines while your eyes are dilated.

  • This medicine may make your eyes more sensitive to light. Wear sunglasses until the effects of this medicine wear off.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, or an overactive thyroid.

Paremyd side effects - How does Paremyd make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Eye pain

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

  • Chest pain that may spread, trouble breathing, nausea, unusual sweating, fainting, fast or uneven heartbeat

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Blurred vision or sensitivity to light

  • Dry mouth or headache

  • Nausea or vomiting

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