MINIMS® ATROPINE SULPHATE 1% w/v, Eye Drops, Solution

Please refer to Summary of Product Characteristics before prescribing. Further information about this product can be requested from the Marketing Authorisation Holder or may be found in the Summary of Product Characteristics.

Contains: Atropine Sulphate Ph Eur 1% w/v.

Main Indications, Dosage and Administration: Topical mydriatic and cycloplegic. Adults (including the elderly): One drop to be instilled into the eye, or as required.

Contraindications, Precautions and Warnings: Hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the product. Due to the risk of precipitating an acute attack, do not use in cases of confirmed narrow-angle glaucoma or where latent narrow angle glaucoma is suspected. If in doubt it is recommended that an alternative preparation is used. The protracted mydriasis which is difficult to reverse, may be a disadvantage. Systemic absorption may be reduced by compressing the lacrimal sac at the medial canthus for a minute during and following the instillation of the drops. (This blocks the passage of the drops via the naso-lacrimal duct to the wide absorptive area of the nasal and pharyngeal mucosa. It is especially advisable in children.) May cause transient blurring of vision on instillation. Warn patients not to drive or operate hazardous machinery until vision is clear.

Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation: The safety for use in pregnancy and lactation has not been established, therefore, use only when directed by a physician.

Undesirable Effects: Side effects rarely occur but include anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth and skin, flushing, increased body temperature, urinary symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms and tachycardia. These effects are more likely to occur in infants and children.

Legal Category: POM

UK PL No: PL 03468/0068 Basic NHS Price: £ 17.13

Marketing Authorisation Holder: Bausch & Lomb House, 106 London Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, KT2 6TN, UK

Date of Revision: March 2023

Exemption Level: 2

Evocative Code: ATR 1.0

PIP Code: 018-0455