Joint Formulary & PAD

Cyclopentolate hydrochloride - Painful Ciliary Spasm

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Eye drops
  • Eye drops (preservative free
  • unit dose)
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Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Eye drops 0.5%, 1%. Transfer to primary care may be suitable after a minimum of 2 months supply from the specialist.

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Cyclopentolate hydrochloride
Indication :
Painful Ciliary Spasm
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Other Drugs

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Committee Recommendations (1)

The Prescribing Clinical Network recommends the use of cyclopentolate eye drops (0.5% & 1%) for the treatment of painful ciliary spasm in blind eyes

Cyclopentolate eye drops will be considered to be BLUE (no information sheet) on the traffic light system.

Initiation will be by consultant ophthalmologists and transfer of care can be considered after a minimum of 2 months prescribing by the consultant and once the patient has shown to be benefiting from treatment.