Medication Information Leaflet
Atropine eye drop helps to slow down the progression of myopia in children and teenagers. Myopia, also known as near-sightedness or short-sightedness, is a condition where a person can see near objects well (when reading a book or working on the computer) but has difficulty seeing objects that are far away (road signs or bus numbers).
Usually a low dose of atropine (0.01% to 0.10%) will be prescribed first. If the dose is not effective in slowing down short-sightedness, a higher dose of atropine (0.5% to 1.0%) may be prescribed.
Proper use of eye drop
If your child forgets to use a dose, use it as soon as you remember. Then use your next dose at the usual time. Do not use two doses to make up for the missed dose.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
Side effects of glare/blurring of near vision are less likely to occur with low-dose atropine. Check with your healthcare professional if these conditions are severe or do not improve.
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
If your child experiences any of these symptoms, he/she should stop the medication and see his/her healthcare professional immediately. In most cases, the allergy is mild and can be controlled with anti-allergy medication. If the allergy is severe, atropine may be stopped.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Keep this medication away from young children.
Discard this medication 1 month after opening.
Pack this medication into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing it into the rubbish chute or bin.
Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last updated on December 2022
This article was last reviewed on Thursday, June 22, 2023