What is Phospholine Iodide: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Phospholine Iodide overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Phospholine Iodide

Generic Names:

  • Phospholine Iodide

Uses:

  • Treats glaucoma and other eye conditions.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antiglaucoma, Miotic, Ophthalmologic Agent

Forms:

  • Drop

How it’s taken:

  • Into the eye

What is Phospholine Iodide used for?

What form(s) does Phospholine Iodide come in

  • Drop

What are common Phospholine Iodide doses?

  • Bottle 5ML of 0.125%

Common Phospholine Iodide prescriptions

  • Phospholine Iodide
    5ml of 0.125% bottle

How to take Phospholine Iodide

  • Use this medicine as directed.

  • Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

  • Ophthalmic routeShake the eye drops well just before each use.

  • Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

  • Ophthalmic routeTo use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.

  • Missed dose: Use your medicine as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and use a regular dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store this medicine at room temperature away from heat and direct light for 1 month, or in the refrigerator for 6 months. After that, throw away any unused medicine.

  • Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

  • Ophthalmic routeTo use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.

  • Use this medicine as directed.

  • Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

  • Store this medicine at room temperature away from heat and direct light for 1 month, or in the refrigerator for 6 months. After that, throw away any unused medicine.

  • Ophthalmic routeShake the eye drops well just before each use.

  • Missed dose: Use your medicine as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and use a regular dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Phospholine Iodide

Phospholine Iodide contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to echothiophate iodide, or if you have narrow-angle glaucoma.

Phospholine Iodide warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma, ulcers, epilepsy, myasthenia gravis, heart disease, heart rhythm problems, Parkinson disease, or a history of heart attack, retinal detachment, or eye infections.

  • This medicine may make it harder for you to see at night.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Phospholine Iodide interactions

  • Some medicines can affect how echothiophate iodide works. Tell your doctor if you are using any other drops or medicines in the eye.

  • This medicine may make it harder for you to see at night.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Phospholine Iodide side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Muscle weakness, diarrhea, increased mouth watering or sweating, problems urinating

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

  • Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat, chest pain, trouble breathing

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Twitching eyelids, tearing

  • Stinging, burning, or redness of the eyes

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