What is Tropicamide? Uses, warnings & side effects

What is Tropicamide? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025 • Published Dec 30, 2020

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Tropicamide overview

BRAND NAMES:

Mydriacyl

Generic Names:

Tropicamide

Uses:

Dilates your pupils during an eye exam. Helps your doctor to see inside your eye.

Therapeutic Classes:

Mydriatic-Cycloplegic

Forms:

Liquid

How it’s taken:

Into the eye

What is Tropicamide used for?

What form(s) does Tropicamide come in?

Liquid

What are common Tropicamide dosages?

Bottle 15ML of 0.5%
Bottle 2ML of 1%
Bottle 3ML of 1%
Bottle 15ML of 1%

Tropicamide images - What does Tropicamide look like?

Tropicamide
15ml of 0.5% bottle
Tropicamide
15ml of 1% bottle

How to take Tropicamide

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

What to do if you miss a dose of Tropicamide

Tropicamide contraindications - Who shouldn't take Tropicamide?

You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to tropicamide.

Tropicamide warnings

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
This medicine may cause blurred vision, or eye pain when exposed to light. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not able to see well.
Make sure you wash your hands after receiving this medicine and wiping your eyes.
Fast heartbeat.
Lightheadedness or fainting.

Tropicamide interactions & what to avoid when taking Tropicamide

Make sure your doctor knows if you are using any medicine such as carbachol (Miostat®) or pilocarpine (Salagen®). Tell your doctor if you use any other types of eye drops.
This medicine may cause blurred vision, or eye pain when exposed to light. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not able to see well.
Make sure you wash your hands after receiving this medicine and wiping your eyes.

Tropicamide side effects - How does Tropicamide 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
Change in your behavior.
Blurred vision, stinging or redness of your eyes.
Fast heartbeat.
Lightheadedness or fainting.

Less Serious Side Effects

Dry mouth.
Sensitivity to light.
Muscle cramps.
Swelling, redness, or itching of your eyelids.
Headache, nausea, or vomiting.