About azapentonate polysulfonate sodium
Anticataract eye medicine
Used for
- Historically used for age-related, congenital, traumatic, and secondary cataracts
Usual adult dose
Usual labeled dose: 2 drops in the affected eye three to five times daily.
Common side effects
- Eye irritation or discomfort
- Temporary blurred vision
- Allergic reactions
Important warnings
- Evidence that it effectively treats cataracts is limited.
- Does not replace cataract surgery when surgery is needed.
- Dropper contamination can cause eye infections.
- Safety and effectiveness in children are not established.
Pregnancy
Adequate pregnancy safety data are unavailable.
Breastfeeding
Adequate breastfeeding safety data are unavailable; passage into breast milk is unknown.
Interactions
- No well-established drug interactions are documented.
- Other eye drops are generally separated by at least five minutes.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.