About pilocarpin e
Direct-acting muscarinic agonist
Used for
- Lowers eye pressure in glaucoma
- Treats acute angle-closure glaucoma with other medicines
- May constrict the pupil after eye procedures
Usual adult dose
Usually 1 drop in the affected eye up to four times daily; acute angle-closure treatment requires specialist direction.
Usual dose in children
Not routinely used in children; dosing is specialist-directed.
Common side effects
- Eye stinging, redness, or irritation
- Blurred or dim vision
- Headache or brow ache
- Rarely, retinal detachment
Important warnings
- Can impair night vision and driving in dim light
- Use cautiously with retinal disease or risk of retinal detachment
- Sudden eye pain, halos, or vision loss needs urgent medical care
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; pregnancy safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Use cautiously; systemic absorption is low, but safety information is limited.
Interactions
- Other eye medicines may affect absorption; separate drops by at least five minutes
- Anticholinergic medicines may oppose pilocarpine's effects
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.