Carbachol ophthalmic

Carbachol lowers pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye.

Carbachol ophthalmic (for the eye) is used to reduce pressure inside the eye after cataract surgery.

Carbachol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Usual Adult Dose for Intraocular Hypertension:

Instill no more than 0.5 mL into the anterior chamber of the affected eye(s) for the production of miosis during ocular surgery.

Comments:
-Miosis is usually maximal within 2 to 5 minutes after application.
-This drug may be instilled before or after securing sutures.

Uses:
-To obtain miosis during surgery
-To reduce the intensity of intraocular pressure elevation in the first 24 hours following cataract surgery

Usual Adult Dose for Production of Miosis:

Instill no more than 0.5 mL into the anterior chamber of the affected eye(s) for the production of miosis during ocular surgery.

Comments:
-Miosis is usually maximal within 2 to 5 minutes after application.
-This drug may be instilled before or after securing sutures.

Uses:
-To obtain miosis during surgery
-To reduce the intensity of intraocular pressure elevation in the first 24 hours following cataract surgery

Consult your pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Consult your pharmacist.