Kidtro Eye Drop

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Active Ingredient	Atropine (0.01% w/v)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Natural Alkaloids
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	OPHTHAL
Action Class	Anticholinergics
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	408

FAQ

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Kidtro?

Kidtro may interact with other medicines or eye drops. Check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child along with Kidtro.

How to store Kidtro at home?

Kidtro is for external use only and should be stored out of the sight and reach of children. Keep Kidtro upright at room temperature in a dry place away from light.

My child is 10 years old and has blurred vision (myopia). Is Kidtro the right choice?

Kidtro is usually given to young children to prevent the progression of myopia. In older children, where myopia has already been progressed, Kidtro is not known to have any beneficial effect. Therefore, in this case, avoid giving Kidtro to your child and consult your child’s doctor.

What is the best time to use Kidtro?

Kidtro can be given at any time of the day as prescribed by the doctor. However, it is best to use it just before your child retires to bed since Kidtro can cause temporary blurring of vision.

What if I give too much of Kidtro by mistake?

Excessive use of Kidtro in children can cause anticholinergic effects (dry mouth), cardiovascular changes (fast heart rate, irregular heartbeat), and central nervous system effects (confusion, restlessness, hallucinations, convulsions). Therefore, it is advised not to give more than the recommended dose.

What if I forget to give Kidtro to my child?

Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Kidtro Eye Drop Reviews

Kidtro is a medicine given to treat eye problems such as myopia where a child can see nearby objects clearly but has problems seeing distant objects.

Kidtro should preferably be only used in the eye that is experiencing problems. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the disease condition. So, stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor.

Always wash the hands thoroughly with soap and hot water before and after using Kidtro. Doing so will help avoid the risk of any infection. For instilling the medicine, ask your child to lie down and look up and to the other side. Make sure your child remains still and calm while you are putting the medicine. Put the medicine drops in the lower eyelid, directed away from the nose. After this, ask your child to keep their eyes closed for some time so that the medicine doesn't spill out and gets absorbed properly.

Abstain your child from rubbing their eyes soon after putting the medicine as it can lead to redness or irritation. Your child should not wear any sort of contact lenses while on treatment with Kidtro as this medicine can damage the lenses. Do not abruptly stop the medicine by yourself, even if your child starts to feel better. Continue the medicine until the prescribed course is complete. Consult your child’s doctor in case of any confusion.

This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as blurry vision, photophobia, dreased tear production, eye irritation, and stinging in the eyes. These episodes should start receding after a few doses. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.

Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problems, blood disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problems, skin disorders, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

How Kidtro Eye Drop Works

Myopia in children commonly occurs due to a problem in their focus mechanism. Kidtro belongs to a class of medicines called anticholinergic drugs. It works by relaxing particularly those eye muscles which enable the eyes to focus on distant objects.

How to Use Kidtro Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

Benefits of Kidtro Eye Drop

In Treatment of Myopia: Myopia or nearsightedness is an eye disorder in which your child may have difficulty seeing distant objects but can see objects that are near clearly. Childhood myopia can be diagnosed at a very early age and can increase gradually from adolescence to adulthood. A low dose of Kidtro, if started at an early age, can significantly slow down the progression of myopia, preventing the progression of near-sightedness in the future. Kidtro helps treat myopia by relaxing the muscles, enabling the eyes to focus on distant objects.

Uses of Kidtro Eye Drop

Treatment of Myopia

Kidtro Eye Drop Side Effects

Safety Tips

Quick Tips

If your child is using more than one eye medicine, maintain a gap of few minutes between the two different medications.
Only give Kidtro to your child for their current problem. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Go for your child’s regular eye check-ups before and during the treatment.
Adhere to the number of drops as suggested by your child’s doctor. Do not use more or less.
Once opened, do not keep Kidtro for more than 28 days at home. Discard the leftover medicine.
To avoid contamination, do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, including the eyes, eyelids, or eyelashes.
Use the eye drops only in the problematic eye unless your child’s doctor has suggested otherwise.