Homatropine

Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Eye & Ear Care treatment.

🧴 Clinical Application

Instill one drop into the eye 15 to 20 minutes prior to ophthalmic examination. For uveitis, instill 2 to 3 times daily as prescribed. Protect eyes from bright light with sunglasses while dilated.

⚠️ Side Effects

Common: Photophobia (light sensitivity), blurred near vision, transient stinging, dry mouth, tachycardia. Rare/Severe: Acute angle-closure glaucoma attack in eyes with shallow anterior chambers; systemic anticholinergic toxicity in young children (confusion, flushing, hyperthermia).

🛡️ Safety Warnings

Contraindicated in patients with anatomically narrow anterior chamber angles or angle-closure glaucoma; always evaluate anterior chamber depth prior to instillation. Vision will remain blurred for reading for 4 to 6 hours (tropicamide) or up to 24-48 hours (homatropine); do not drive until pupils return to normal.