Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.
From the official U.S. FDA label for tropicamide, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
For mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnostic procedures.
Ocular: Transient stinging, blurred vision, photophobia and superficial punctate keratitis have been reported with the use of tropicamide. Increased intraocular pressure has been reported following the use of mydriatics. Non-Ocular: Dryness of the mouth, tachycardia, headache, allergic reactions, nausea, vomiting, pallor, central nervous system disturbances and muscle rigidity have been reported with the use of tropicamide. Psychotic reactions, behavioral disturbances, and vasomotor or cardio-respiratory collapse in children have been reported with the use of anticholinergic drugs.
Contraindicated in persons showing hypersensitivity to any component of this preparation.
For topical ophthalmic use only. Not for injection. This preparation may cause CNS disturbances which may be dangerous in pediatric patients. The possibility of psychotic reactions and behavioral disturbances due to hypersensitivity to anticholinergic drugs should be considered. Mydriatics may produce a transient elevation of intraocular pressure. Remove contact lenses before using.
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Vitrophen Ophthalmic Solution contains Tropicamide; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (0.8%; 5%), as solution/drops, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Vitrophen Ophthalmic Solution is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number B4-9833, and its registration is active as of 6 November 2026.
No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Vitrophen Ophthalmic Solution in our automatically synced alert list.
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For mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnostic procedures. (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for tropicamide. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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