Atropine sulfate - Hypersalivation in adults
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Status 1
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
- Sub-lingual drops
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Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Off-label use. 1% Eye drops used sublingually. NOTE - the bottles (5ml / 10ml) are VERY expensive in primary care (>£150 per bottle) and should only be used where the unit dose Minims is not suitable and atropine is the required therapy. Primary Care may prescribe on request from the specialist team.
Status 2
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops (unit dose)
- Sub-lingual drops
Formulary Status :
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
1% Minims eye drops used sublingually. Each unit dose can continue to be used for 24 hours after opening (multiple doses). One Minims unit per day. Off-label use. Primary Care may prescribe on request from the specialist team.
Documentation
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PAD Profile
ChemicalSubstance :
Atropine sulfate
Indication :
Hypersalivation in adults
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Keywords :
excessive saliva, hypersialosis, drooling, sialorrhoea
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Traffic Light Entries :
2
Other Indications
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Committee Recommendations (1)
The Surrey Heartlands Area Prescribing Committee agreed the traffic light status of this drug and indication as part of the Joint Formulary review.