Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic and Pima

• Generic Name: cyclopentolate / phenylephrine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cyclomydril

Cyclopentolate ophthalmic relaxes muscles in your eye to dilate (widen) your pupil.

Phenylephrine is a vasoconstrictor that shrinks blood vessels.

Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination medicine used to dilate your pupils in preparation for an eye exam.

Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: potassium iodide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: IOSAT, ThyroSafe, ThyroShield, Pima, SSKI

Potassium iodide is used to treat overactive thyroid and to protect the thyroid gland from the effects of radiation from inhaled or swallowed radioactive iodine. It may be used before and after administration of medicine containing radioactive iodine or after accidental exposure to radioactive iodine (for example, from nuclear power plant accidents that involved release of radioactivity to the environment). It may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor.

Potassium iodide is taken by mouth. It may be taken as an oral solution, syrup, uncoated tablet, or enteric-coated delayed-release tablet. However, the delayed-release tablet form may cause serious side effects and its use is generally not recommended.

Some brands of the oral solution are available without a prescription.