Atropine Sulfate eent and Tuxarin ER

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

Used to produce mydriasis and cycloplegia for refraction (e.g., retina and optic disc examination, measurement of refractive error). However, because of long duration of action relative to that of other anticholinergic agents, atropine is seldom, if ever, used for cycloplegic refraction in adults.

In rare cases, ophthalmic atropine use may be necessary to achieve maximal cycloplegia in pediatric patients, but cyclopentolate is more frequently used.

Management of acute inflammatory conditions (e.g., iridocyclitis) of the iris and uveal tract (e.g., uveitis).

Used for cycloplegic effects in the treatment of suppression amblyopia (lazy eye) to reduce the visual acuity of the unaffected eye below that of the amblyopic one and force fixation with the amblyopic eye.

Used to treat patients with a functional excess of accommodation and convergence.

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / codeine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Tuxarin ER, Codar AR, Tuzistra XR, Codeprex, Cotab A, Cotab AX, Notuss-AC, Z-Tuss AC, Zodryl AC 25, Zodryl AC 30, Zodryl AC 35, Zodryl AC 50, Zodryl AC 40, Zodryl AC 60, Zodryl AC 80, EndaCof-C, TL-Hist CM, Zodryl AC Adult, Lexuss 210, EndaCof-C

• This medicine is not for use in children younger than 18 years of age. The benefits of taking Tuxarin ER (codeine and chlorpheniramine extended-release tablets) for a cough due to allergies, a cold, or other infection do not outweigh the risks in children. If your child has been given Tuxarin ER (codeine and chlorpheniramine extended-release tablets) or if you have any questions, talk with your child's doctor.