It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. It is also comes as eye drops, to instill over the eyes and as an injectable solution.
Dry mouth- 5 mg 4 times/day. Max: 30 mg/day.
Isopto Carpine, Salagen
Dosage & When it is to be taken
Adult: Eye Drops- Instill 1 or 2 drops per eye, 3 to 4 times per day.Dry mouth- 5 mg 4 times/day. Max: 30 mg/day.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Contraindicated to patients with uncontrolled asthma, and allergic to pilocarpine.Drug Name : Pilocarpine
This medication is a muscarinic receptor agonist, prescribed for glaucoma, and for dry mouth (xerostomia) in patients with Sjogren's syndrome.Trade Names/Brand Names of Pilocarpine
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International :
Isopto Carpine, Salagen
