Minims® Tropicamide contains a mydriatic and cycloplegic agent. It is used to enlarge the pupil of your eye and temporarily paralyse the lens. Your doctor or eye specialist may use it to examine your eye.

Do not use these drops if
• you are allergic to the active substance (tropicamide) or any of the other ingredients
(refer to the end of this leaflet).
• you have history of closed angle glaucoma with your eyes likely to develop
sudden increased internal pressure when the pupil is enlarged
Take special care
Ask yourself the following questions:
• Is this product to be used in a small child?
• Are your eyes red or inflamed?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, tell your doctor or eye specialist.
If you are pregnant, may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding
Tell your doctor or eye specialist, he/she may decide to use these drops or to
prescribe you an alternative.
Contact lenses
Your doctor will ask you to remove your contact lenses prior to the administration
of the drops. There is no information on the effect of this product on contact lenses.
Therefore, do not wear your contact lenses until the effects of the drops have
completely worn off.
Driving and using machines
Some people find bright light (such as daylight) uncomfortable for a few hours after
receiving Minims® Tropicamide. This may make it difficult for you to drive.
As with all eye drops, your vision may be blurred after putting the drops in. Wait
until your vision is clear before driving or using machines.

The drops are for single use only and provided in single use “Minims” units, to treat
both eyes if necessary. Once opened, use immediately. Discard any unused portion.
Dosage
• The normal adult dose is 1 drop followed by a second drop after an interval of
5 minutes. A further 1 drop may be instilled after 30 minutes, if required.
• The dose for children will be decided by the doctor or eye specialist.
Method of administration
Make sure you follow these instructions carefully:
1. Wash your hands.
2. Use a mirror, this will help you to see what you are doing.
3. Carefully dry your eyes using a tissue, and twist off the cap from the Minims
body of the unit.
4. Pull your lower eyelid down gently, and then carefully place 1 or 2 drops inside
your lower eyelid.
5. Close your eye and blink a few times to make sure your eye is covered by the liquid.
6. Close the eyelids. It is advisable to press gently on the inner corner of your
eyelid for 3 minutes. This will help stop the solution draining into your nose and
throat. This is especially advisable in children, the elderly and population at risk.
7. Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 for the other eye if necessary, then throw away the
Minims unit, even if some solution remains.

If you use more Minims® Tropicamide than you should, an overdose is very
unlikely to occur. If you suddenly feel unwell after receiving the drops, tell
your doctor or eye specialist or contact your nearest emergency department
immediately.

The following side effects may occur:
• temporary stinging and blurred vision. This will gradually wear off.
• dry mouth. This is caused by the active substance being absorbed through the
tear duct and causing a common effect for this type of medicine. This effect
should wear off within a couple of hours.
If any of the side effects gets serious, please seek immediate medical attention.
If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or
pharmacist.

To report any side effect(s)

Saudi Arabia

National Pharmacovigilance center

Fax: +966-11-205-7662

Call NPC at +966-11-2038222, Exts: 2317-2356-2353-2354-2334-2340.

Toll free phone: 8002490000

E-mail: npc.drug@sfda.gov.sa
Website: www.sfda.gov.sa/npc

United Arab of Emirates:

Tel: 80011111
E-mail: pv@moh.gov.ae
P.O.box: 1853 Dubai

Other countries:

Please contact the relevant competent authority.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use the eye drops after the expiry date which is stated on the overwrap of
each unit and on the carton after the letters “EXP”. The expiry date refers to the
last day of that month.
Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze. Store in the original package in order to
protect from light.
The drops are for single use only and provided in single use, to treat both eyes if
necessary. Once opened, use immediately. Discard any unused portion.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your
pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will
help to protect the environment.