Pilocar 2% Eye Drop 1*5ML

Pilocar 2% Eye Drop is a medicine belonging to the class of miotics, used to treat glaucoma and other eye conditions. It works by lowering elevated intraocular pressure in the eye, helping to prevent optic nerve damage and vision loss. This medicine is used alone or in combination with other glaucoma treatments to manage eye pressure and maintain healthy vision. Regular monitoring and timely use of Pilocar 2% Eye Drop can help prevent the complications of glaucoma, including blindness.

Key Ingredients:

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride 2%

Indications:

Open-angle glaucoma

Angle-closure glaucoma

Other conditions requiring reduced intraocular pressure

Net Quantity:

As per packaging (usually 5 ml or 10 ml dropper bottles)

Product Form:

Ophthalmic solution (eye drop)

Key Benefits:

Reduces high intraocular pressure in the eye

Protects the optic nerve and helps prevent vision loss

May improve drainage of aqueous humour from the eye

Can be used alone or in combination with other glaucoma medications

Helps manage complications of glaucoma and maintain eye health

Side Effects:

Headache

Eye irritation or redness

Eye pain

Blurred vision

Visual impairment

Changes in eye lens

Eyebrow pain
Most side effects are temporary and usually resolve as the body adjusts. Consult a doctor if they persist or worsen.

How to Use Pilocar Eye Drop:

For external use only

Wash hands before use

Remove contact lenses before application

Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it

Squeeze the dropper to place the medicine inside the lower eyelid

Wipe off excess liquid

Use as prescribed by your doctor, usually multiple times daily depending on your condition

How It Works:

Pilocar 2% Eye Drop is a cholinergic agonist

Helps aqueous humour drain from the eye, lowering elevated intraocular pressure

Reduces pupil size, improving eye function and counteracting medications that dilate the pupil

Safety Advice:

Alcohol: No known interaction

Pregnancy: Consult your doctor; may be unsafe

Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor; limited data suggest potential risk

Driving: Unsafe immediately after use due to blurred vision or difficulty adapting to dark

Kidney & Liver: No known interactions

Missed Dose:

If a dose is missed, apply as soon as possible

If near the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose

Do not double the dose

Prescription Requirement:

Pilocar 2% Eye Drop is prescription-only due to its potent effects on eye pressure and the need for medical supervision