To obtain rapid and complete miosis

Active Ingredient: Acetylcholine

Indication for Acetylcholine

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)

To obtain rapid and complete miosis after delivery of the lens in cataract surgery as well as in penetrating keratoplasty, iridectomy and other anterior segment surgery where rapid complete miosis is required.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

0.5 - 2.0ml of freshly prepared 1% solution

Route of admnistration

Ophthalmic

Defined daily dose

0.5 - 2 mL

Dosage regimen

From 0.5 To 2 mL once every day

Detailed description

In most cases a satisfactory miosis, which will last for approximately 20 minutes, is produced in seconds by 0.5-2.0ml of freshly prepared 1% solution. A second application may be made at the discretion of the surgeon if prolonged miosis is required.

Active ingredient

Acetylcholine

Acetylcholine is a physiological neuromediator of postganglionic parasympathetic nerve fibres (muscarinic action), skeletal muscles and ganglia of the sympathetic system (nicotinic action).

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