About pilocarpine
Cholinergic muscarinic agonist
Used for
- Dry mouth from Sjögren syndrome
- Dry mouth after head and neck cancer treatment
Usual adult dose
Dry mouth: 5 mg by mouth three times daily; may be adjusted to response, up to 10 mg four times daily.
Common side effects
- Sweating
- Flushing
- Nausea
- Frequent urination
Important warnings
- May cause blurred vision or difficulty seeing in dim light.
- Can worsen asthma and other breathing problems.
- Use caution with heart disease or gallbladder problems.
- May cause dehydration from increased sweating.
Pregnancy
Use only if clearly needed; human pregnancy information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Unknown whether it passes into breast milk; use caution.
Interactions
- Other medicines that increase cholinergic effects may worsen side effects.
- Anticholinergic medicines may reduce pilocarpine's effects.
- Beta-blockers may increase the risk of slow heartbeat.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.