Atropin-Care and Mydfrin

• Generic Name: atropine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Atropin-Care, Atropine-1, Isopto Atropine, Atropisol, Ocu-Tropine, Atropine Care, Atrosulf-1

• It is used to widen the pupil before an eye exam or eye surgery.
• It is used to treat eye swelling.
• It is used to treat lazy eye (amblyopia).

• Generic Name: phenylephrine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: AK-Dilate, Altafrin, Mydfrin, Neofrin, Relief, Isopto Frin, AK-Nefrin, Neo-Synephrine Ophthalmic, Phenoptic, Prefrin, Ocu-Phrin

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels.

Mydfrin (for the eyes) is used to relieve eye redness, dryness, burning, and irritation caused by wind, sun, and other irritants.

Prescription-strength Mydfrin is used to constrict blood vessels in the eye and to dilate (make bigger) the pupil for conditions such as glaucoma, before surgery, and before eye examinations.

Mydfrin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.