Pilogel

What is it?

A cholinergic preparation available as an eye gel containing 4% pilocarpine hydrochloride.

Medical Uses

Glaucoma.

Dosage

Adults, insert approximately 1 to 1.5cm of gel to conjunctival sac at bedtime, once each day.

Special Care

Warn patient that there isa temporary loss of visual clarity.

Avoid Use

Children, acute inflammation of iris, wearers of soft contact lenses.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Anticholinergics, corticosteroids.

Known Side Effects

Local irritation of eye, headache, temporary loss of sharpness of vision.

Manufacturer

Alcon.