Description:
A cholinergic (parasympathomimetic) ophthalmic solution (“miotic”) used to lower intraocular pressure, treat glaucoma (open‑angle, narrow‑angle, ocular hypertension), and sometimes to induce miosis (pupil constriction).

Prescription:

• Prescription-only. Use under supervision of an ophthalmologist or qualified medical practitioner.

Therapeutic Category:

• Antiglaucoma agent

• Miotic agent (causes pupil constriction)

Active Ingredients / Composition:

• Pilocarpine Hydrochloride

 Variant:

• Strengths: commonly 2% and 4% solutions.

• Solutions (liquid drops) in ophthalmic drop format (often bottles of ~5 mL or similar)

Consume Type:

• Ophthalmic (eye drops)

Directions / Usage:

• Usual dose: 1 drop into the affected eye(s), 2‑4 times daily, depending on glaucoma severity.

Common Side Effects:

• Burning or stinging in the eye after application

• Blurred vision, especially in dim light or at night (due to pupil constriction)

• Eye irritation, redness, watering

• Headache, brow ache (from eye strain)

• Rare: risk of retinal detachment in myopic or predisposed individuals; worsening of certain eye conditions like uveitis or in those with weak lens zonules.

 Package Type:

• Ophthalmic dropper bottles (5 mL or similar)

• Usually comes with cap, dropper, sealing to maintain sterility.

 Storage Advice:

• Store at room temperature below ~25‑30 °C (varies by brand) and protect from direct light.

• After opening, some formulations must be used within a certain time (e.g. 4 weeks, depending on preservative).

Safety Advice:

• Do not use if allergic to pilocarpine or any component of the drops.

• Avoid in certain eye conditions: acute iritis, narrow‑angle glaucoma without prophylactic therapy (if it causes pupillary block), history of retinal detachment, etc.

• Caution for night driving because vision may be impaired in low light.

• Monitor intraocular pressure and eye health periodically.

• If using other eye medications, wait between drops (usually ~5 minutes) to avoid wash‑out.

Product Substitutes:
Alternative medications for glaucoma / ocular hypertension / pupil constriction include:

• Other brands of pilocarpine drops (generic)

• Other classes of glaucoma drugs: e.g. prostaglandin analogues (latanoprost), beta blockers (timolol), carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, miotics like carbachol, etc., as per your doctor’s prescription.

Manufacturer / Marketer:

• Betapharm

 Country of Origin:

• Nigeria