Mydriacyl
Intended to support ocular examination to facilitate pupil dilation.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Tropicamide
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Eye drops, solution
- Strengths
- 1%
Mydriacyl details
- Condition
- Mydriasis
- Alternative names
- Minims Tropicamide
- Therapeutic class
- Mydriatic and cycloplegic ophthalmic
- Pharmacological class
- Anticholinergic
- Contraindications
- untreated narrow-angle glaucoma
- Minor side effects
- stinging; blurred vision; photophobia
- Moderate side effects
- intraocular pressure elevation
- Dosage forms
- Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Patient summary
- Intended to support ocular examination to facilitate pupil dilation.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Alcon
- Onset Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in the original bottle.
- Drug interactions
- Other anticholinergic drugs
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: Compatible with breastfeeding.
Precautions and warnings
may impair vision temporarily; do not drive after administration; monitor for systemic effects in infants
Serious side effects
psychotic symptoms, requires immediate medical attention; hallucinations, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Tropicamide is an anticholinergic agent that blocks muscarinic receptors in the iris sphincter and ciliary muscle, causing dilation of the pupil and temporary paralysis of accommodation.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Mydriacyl
Mydriacyl is a well-known brand of Tropicamide, an agent used to induce mydriasis for ophthalmic examinations. The same active ingredient is also sold as Minims Tropicamide, supplied as a 1% solution in a bottle. Manufactured by Alcon, this product is one of the most ordered eye care solutions for temporary pupil dilation across the region.
Buying Mydriacyl online
Mydriacyl is registered across 14 markets including Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia, with availability also in the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan. Because generic Tropicamide is often more affordable than the original brand, it serves as a practical option for those seeking consistent eye care. This reliability makes it a preferred choice for expats and residents who require access to standard ophthalmic products delivered directly to them.