Opthopin-LS Eye Drop

Short Description

Opthopin-LS Eye Drop is a medicine used to treat myopia in children, where they can see nearby objects clearly but have difficulty seeing distant objects.

Dosage Form

Ophthalmic Solution

Introduction

Opthopin-LS Eye Drop is a medicine given to treat eye problems such as myopia in children. It works by relaxing the eye muscles that enable the eyes to focus on distant objects. It is essential to follow the doctor's instructions and guidelines for using this medicine.

Use the eye drops only in the problematic eye unless your child's doctor has suggested otherwise. Adhere to the number of drops as suggested by your child's doctor. Do not use more or less. Go for your child's regular eye check-ups before and during the treatment.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Interacting Medicines

Donepezil Rivastigmine Galantamine Amisulpride

Myopia in children commonly occurs due to a problem in their focus mechanism. Opthopin-LS Eye Drop belongs to a class of medicines called anticholinergic drugs. It works by relaxing particularly those eye muscles which enable the eyes to focus on distant objects.

Use the eye drops only in the problematic eye unless your child's doctor has suggested otherwise. Once opened, do not keep Opthopin-LS Eye Drop for more than 28 days at home. Discard the leftover medicine. To avoid contamination, do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, including the eyes, eyelids, or eyelashes. If your child is using more than one eye medicine, maintain a gap of few minutes between the two different medications. Adhere to the number of drops as suggested by your child's doctor. Do not use more or less. Go for your child's regular eye check-ups before and during the treatment. Only give Opthopin-LS Eye Drop to your child for their current problem. Never save medicine for future illnesses.