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Best Price on Minims Cyclopentolate 1%/0.5 ml from Canada by Bausch & Lomb

The brand Minims Cyclopentolate 1%/0.5 ml comes from Canada manufactured by Bausch & Lomb. It is available in the quantity of one and two packs of 20 dropperettes.

Minims Cyclopentolate (Cyclopentolate hydrochloride) Information

Minims Cyclopentolate, which contains the active ingredient cyclopentolate hydrochloride, belongs to a class of medicines called antimuscarinic agents. It is primarily used to prepare the eyes for an examination or procedure by dilating (widening) the pupil (mydriasis) and paralyzing the eye muscles responsible for focusing (cycloplegia). This allows doctors to thoroughly inspect the internal structures of the eye, such as the retina. The onset of action is rapid, with maximum dilation and paralysis usually occurring within 15 to 60 minutes. While vision and pupil size typically return to normal within 24 hours, some patients may experience lingering effects for several days.

The mechanism of action involves blocking acetylcholine, a natural chemical messenger, at specific receptors in the eye muscles. Inhibiting these receptors relaxes the iris sphincter muscle, causing the pupil to dilate. Simultaneously, it prevents the ciliary muscle from contracting, which stops the eye from focusing on close objects.

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Do I need a prescription to order Minims Cyclopentolate 1 %/0.5 ml ?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Minims Cyclopentolate 1 %/0.5 ml.