Mydriacyl Eye Drops are an anticholinergic used to produce dilated pupils and relax the iris muscle in the eye for diagnostic procedures.

Mydriacyl Eye Drops may take about half an hour or more to work after applying. Your healthcare provider will instill the solution into the eye(s) before an eye examination. To instill the Mydriacyl eye drops, follow these steps:

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• While tilting your head back, pull down the lower lid of your eye with your index finger to form a pocket.
• Hold the dropper (tip down) with the other hand as close to the eye as possible without touching it.
• While looking up, gently squeeze the dropper so that the drop(s) fall into the pocket made by the lower eyelid.
• Close your eye and tip your head down as though looking at the floor.
• Place a finger on the tear duct and apply gentle pressure for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Replace and tighten the cap on the dropper bottle.

Before using Mydriacyl Eye Drops, tell your doctor and pharmacist:

• If you are allergic to it, other medications, or any ingredient. 
• Prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you plan to take,
• If you have narrow-angle glaucoma,
• If you have Down's syndrome,
• If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

You should know that Mydriacyl Eye Drops contain benzalkonium chloride, which soft contact lenses can absorb. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before instilling them.

Mydriacyl Eye Drops have common side effects, including:

• Eye stinging, 
• Temporary blurred vision, 
• Dry mouth, or 
• Eye sensitivity to light may occur. 

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: 

• Feeling as if something is in the eye,
• Fast heartbeat, 
• Muscle stiffness, 
• Mental/mood changes.

These are not a complete list of possible side effects. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you notice other effects not listed above.

Can you wear contact while on Mydriacyl Eye Drops?

Mydriacyl Eye Drops may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Do not use this medicine while wearing contact lenses. Before putting in your contact lenses, wait until your eyes are no longer dilated.

Is it safe to drive after applying the Mydriacyl Eye Drops?

After you apply Mydriacyl Eye Drops, your vision may become temporarily blurred. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity requiring clear vision until you can safely perform such activities.

What side effects can Mydriacyl Eye Drops cause?

• Temporary stinging,
• Blurred vision,
• Eye sensitivity to light,
• Eye redness,
• Watery eyes,
• Sensitivity to light.