Pilocar 4% Eye Drop
Product Info
| Prescription required | No |
| Marketer | FDC Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Pilocarpine (4%) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Alkaloids Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
| Action Class | Cholinomimetic Alkaloids- Pilocarpine |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 635 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Pilocar Eye Drop?
If you miss a dose of Pilocar 4%, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Pilocar 4% Eye Drop Reviews
Pilocar 4% belongs to a group of medicine called miotics. It is used in the treatment of glaucoma and other eye conditions. It lowers the high pressure inside the eye and helps prevent vision loss and nerve damage.
Pilocar 4% is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the medicine. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, as it may contaminate the eye drop.
The common side effects are headache, eye irritation, eye pain, blurred vision, and visual impairment. These are usually temporary and only last for a short time. However, if these symptoms persist or worsen, check with your doctor. It is not advised to drive after using this medicine.
How Pilocar 4% Eye Drop Works
Pilocar 4% is a cholinergic agonist. It works by allowing excess aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) to drain from the eye, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. It also helps reverse the effect of medicines that increase the size of the pupil.
How to Use Pilocar 4% Eye Drop
This medicine is for external use only. Use 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 the extra liquid.
Benefits of Pilocar 4% Eye Drop
- In Treatment of Glaucoma: Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve which is essential for proper vision. This damage is often caused by abnormally high pressure in the eye. Pilocar 4% is used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye. This helps prevent complications of glaucoma such as blindness and improves vision. This medicine may be used alone or with other eye drops. Glaucoma cannot be prevented. Frequent monitoring, regular checkups can help detect the disease in its early stages.
Uses of Pilocar 4% Eye Drop
- Treatment of Glaucoma
Pilocar 4% Eye Drop Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pilocar 4% is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Pilocar 4% may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Pilocar 4% can cause difficulty in adapting to the dark and blurred vision which may affect your ability to drive.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pilocar 4% may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
References
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution [Prescribing Information]. North Chicago, IL: AbbVie Inc.; 2023.
- PubChem. Pilocarpine.
- Pilocarpine. 1974: Alcon Laboratories, INC.; 2009.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1120-21.