Cyclogyl Dosage
Generic name: cyclopentolate ophthalmic
Brand names: Cyclogyl, Cylate
Drug class: Mydriatics
Medically reviewed by A Ras MD.
Recommended Adult Dosing
Dosage forms: SOL: 0.5%, 1%, 2%
Mydriasis induction
- [1-2 gtt in eye(s) x1]
- Start: 40-50min before procedure; Info: may repeat x1 in 5-10min; duration >24h; compress lacrimal sac for several min after admin; heavily pigmented irises may require higher strengths
Cycloplegic refraction
- [1-2 gtt in eye(s) x1]
- Start: 40-50min before procedure; Info: may repeat x1 in 5-10min; peak 25-75min, duration 6-24h; compress lacrimal sac for several min after admin; heavily pigmented irises may require higher strengths
Recommended Peds Dosing
- Dosage forms: SOL: 0.5%, 1%, 2%
Mydriasis induction
- [small infants]
- Dose: 1 gtt (0.5%) in eye(s) x1; Start: 40-50min before procedure; Info: monitor closely x30min; hold feedings for 4h; duration >24h; compress lacrimal sac for several min after admin; heavily pigmented irises may require higher strengths
- [children]
- Dose: 1-2 gtt in eye(s) x1; Start: 40-50min before procedure; Info: may repeat x1 in 5-10min; duration >24h; compress lacrimal sac for several min after admin; heavily pigmented irises may require higher strength
Cycloplegic refraction
- [small infants]
- Dose: 1 gtt (0.5%) in eye(s) x1; Start: 40-50min before procedure; Info: monitor closely x30min; hold feedings for 4h; peak 25-75min, duration 6-24h; compress lacrimal sac for several min after admin; heavily pigmented irises may require higher strengths
- [children]
- Dose: 1-2 gtt in eye(s) x1; Start: 40-50min before procedure; Info: may repeat x1 in 5-10min; peak 25-75min, duration 6-24h; compress lacrimal sac for several min after admin; heavily pigmented irises may require higher strength
SRC: NLM .