Carbachol Intraocular Solution

For single-dose intraocular use only. Discard unused portion. Intraocular carbachol 0.01% should be used with caution in patients with acute cardiac failure, bronchial asthma, peptic ulcer, hyperthyroidism, G.I. spasm, urinary tract obstruction and Parkinson's disease.

The vial stopper contains natural rubber (latex) which may cause severe allergic reactions.

No information provided.

You should not use carbachol if you are allergic to it, or if you have swelling of your iris (the colored part of your eye).

To make sure this medication is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

• heart failure or recent heart attack;
• high or low blood pressure;
• asthma;
• a stomach ulcer;
• an overactive thyroid;
• urination problems;
• Parkinson's disease; or
• if you have had a recent eye injury, a retinal tear, if you are nearsighted, or if you have had cataract surgery.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether carbachol ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether carbachol ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

This medication may cause blurred vision and may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.

Do not use this medication while wearing contact lenses. Carbachol ophthalmic may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using carbachol before putting in your contact lenses.

Do not use other eye medications during treatment with carbachol unless your doctor tells you to.

Your pharmacist can provide more information about carbachol ophthalmic.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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