ADVERSE REACTIONS SECTION.


6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Photophobia and Blurred Vision [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Elevation in Blood Pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Increased Adverse Drug Reaction Susceptibility with Certain Central Nervous System Conditions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] The following adverse reactions have been identified following use of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish causal relationship to drug exposure. Photophobia and Blurred Vision [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Elevation in Blood Pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Increased Adverse Drug Reaction Susceptibility with Certain Central Nervous System Conditions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] The most common adverse reactions that have been reported are eye pain and stinging on administration, blurred vision, photophobia, superficial keratitis, decreased lacrimation, drowsiness, increased heart rate and blood pressure. (6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Alcon Laboratories, Inc., at 1-800-757-9195 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.. 6.1 Ocular Adverse Reactions. Eye pain and stinging occurs upon instillation of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution. Other commonly occurring adverse reactions include blurred vision, photophobia, superficial keratitis and decreased lacrimation. Allergic reactions such as papillary conjunctivitis, contact dermatitis, and eyelid edema may also occur less commonly. 6.2 Systemic Adverse Reactions. Systemic effects of atropine are related to its anti-muscarinic activity. Systemic adverse events reported include dryness of skin, mouth, and throat from decreased secretions from mucus membranes; drowsiness; restlessness, irritability or delirium from stimulation of the central nervous system; tachycardia; flushed skin of the face and neck.

CARCINOGENESIS & MUTAGENESIS & IMPAIRMENT OF FERTILITY SECTION.


13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility. Atropine sulfate was negative in the Salmonella/microsome mutagenicity test. Studies to evaluate carcinogenicity and impairment of fertility have not been conducted.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY SECTION.


12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action. Atropine acts as competitive antagonist of the parasympathetic (and sympathetic) acetylcholine muscarinic receptors. Topical atropine on the eye induces mydriasis by inhibiting contraction of the circular pupillary sphincter muscle normally stimulated by acetylcholine. This inhibition allows the countering radial pupillary dilator muscle to contract which results in dilation of the pupil. Additionally, atropine induces cycloplegia by paralysis of the ciliary muscle which controls accommodation while viewing objects. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics. The onset of action after administration of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% generally occurs in minutes with maximal effect seen in hours and the effect can last multiple days [see Clinical Studies (14)]. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics. In study of healthy subjects, after topical ocular administration of 30 uL of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution, 1%, the mean (+- SD) systemic bioavailability of l- hyoscyamine was reported to be approximately 64 +- 29% (range 19% to 95%) as compared to intravenous administration of atropine sulfate. The mean (+- SD) time to maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) was approximately 28 +- 27 minutes (range to 60 minutes), and the mean (+-SD) peak plasma concentration (Cmax) of l-hyoscyamine was 288 +- 73 pg/mL. The mean (+-SD) plasma half-life was reported to be approximately 2.5 +- 0.8 hours.

CLINICAL STUDIES SECTION.


14 CLINICAL STUDIES Topical administration of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% results in mydriasis and/or cycloplegia, with efficacy demonstrated in both adults and children. The maximum effect for mydriasis is achieved in about 30-40 minutes after administration, with recovery after approximately 7-10 days. The maximum effect for cycloplegia is achieved within 60-180 minutes after administration, with recovery after approximately 7-12 days.

CONTRAINDICATIONS SECTION.


4 CONTRAINDICATIONS. Atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution should not be used in anyone who has demonstrated previous hypersensitivity or known allergic reaction to any ingredient of the formulation because it may recur. Hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to any ingredient in the formulation (4) Hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to any ingredient in the formulation (4).

DESCRIPTION SECTION.


11 DESCRIPTION Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% is sterile topical ophthalmic solution. Each mL of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic, 1% contains 10 mg of atropine sulfate monohydrate equivalent to 9.7 mg/mL of atropine sulfate or 8.3 mg of atropine. Atropine sulfate monohydrate is designated chemically as benzene acetic acid, -(hydroxymethyl)-,8-methyl-8-aza-bicyclo-[3.2.1]oct- 3-yl ester, endo-(+)-, sulfate(2:1) (salt), monohydrate. Its molecular formula is (C17H23NO3)2 H2SO4 H2O and it is represented by the chemical structure: Atropine sulfate monohydrate is colorless crystals or white crystalline powder and has molecular weight of 694.83. Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Sulfate, 1% has pH of 3.5 to 6.0. Active ingredient: atropine sulfate monohydrate 1.0% Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01% Inactive ingredients: hypromellose, boric acid, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH), purified water.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION.


2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION. 2.1 In individuals from three (3) months of age or greater, drop topically to the cul-de- sac of the conjunctiva, forty minutes prior to the intended maximal dilation time. 2.2 In individuals years of age or greater, doses may be repeated up to twice daily as needed. In individuals from three (3) months of age or greater drop topically to the cul-de-sac of the conjunctiva, forty minutes prior to the intended maximal dilation time (2.1) In individuals years of age or greater, doses may be repeated up to twice daily as needed. (2.2). In individuals from three (3) months of age or greater drop topically to the cul-de-sac of the conjunctiva, forty minutes prior to the intended maximal dilation time (2.1) In individuals years of age or greater, doses may be repeated up to twice daily as needed. (2.2).

DOSAGE FORMS & STRENGTHS SECTION.


3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS. Ophthalmic solution: 1% atropine sulfate (10mg/mL) Ophthalmic solution: 1% atropine sulfate (10mg/mL) (3).

DRUG INTERACTIONS SECTION.


7 DRUG INTERACTIONS The use of atropine and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) is generally not recommended because of the potential to precipitate hypertensive crisis. (7) 7.1 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors. The use of atropine and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) is generaly not recommended because of the potential to precipitate hypertensive crisis.

GERIATRIC USE SECTION.


8.5 Geriatric Use. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and adult patients.

HOW SUPPLIED SECTION.


16 HOW SUPPLIED SECTION. Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% is supplied sterile in low-density polyethylene plastic DROP-TAINER(R) dispensers with low-density polyethylene tips and red polypropylene caps as follows: mL filed in 8-mL bottles NDC 0065-0817-01 15 mL filed in 15-mL bottles NDC 0065-0817-03Storage: Store Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution,1% at 2-25C (36-77F). 5 mL filed in 8-mL bottles NDC 0065-0817-01 15 mL filed in 15-mL bottles NDC 0065-0817-03.

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION.


1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% is indicated for:. Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% is muscarinic antagonist indicated for: Mydriasis (1.1) Cycloplegia (1.2) Penalization of the healthy eye in the treatment of amblyopia (1.3). Mydriasis (1.1) Cycloplegia (1.2) Penalization of the healthy eye in the treatment of amblyopia (1.3). 1.1 Mydriasis. 1.2 Cycloplegia. 1.3 Penalization of the healthy eye in the treatment of amblyopia.

INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS SECTION.


17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION. Advise patients not to drive or engage in other hazardous activities while pupils are dilated. Advise patient that they may experience blurry vision and sensitivity to light and should protect their eyes in bright illumination during dilation. These effects may last up to couple weeks. Advise patients that they may experience drowsiness. Advise patients not to touch the dispenser tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the solution.ALCONFort Worth, Texas 76134 USA (C) 2021 Alcon Inc. Advise patients not to drive or engage in other hazardous activities while pupils are dilated. Advise patient that they may experience blurry vision and sensitivity to light and should protect their eyes in bright illumination during dilation. These effects may last up to couple weeks. Advise patients that they may experience drowsiness. Advise patients not to touch the dispenser tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the solution.

MECHANISM OF ACTION SECTION.


12.1 Mechanism of Action. Atropine acts as competitive antagonist of the parasympathetic (and sympathetic) acetylcholine muscarinic receptors. Topical atropine on the eye induces mydriasis by inhibiting contraction of the circular pupillary sphincter muscle normally stimulated by acetylcholine. This inhibition allows the countering radial pupillary dilator muscle to contract which results in dilation of the pupil. Additionally, atropine induces cycloplegia by paralysis of the ciliary muscle which controls accommodation while viewing objects.

NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY SECTION.


13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY. 13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility. Atropine sulfate was negative in the Salmonella/microsome mutagenicity test. Studies to evaluate carcinogenicity and impairment of fertility have not been conducted.

NURSING MOTHERS SECTION.


8.3 Lactation. There is no information to inform risk regarding the presence of atropine in human milk folowing ocular administration of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% to the mother. The effects on breastfed infants and the effects on milk production are also unknown. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mothers clinical need for Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1%.

OVERDOSAGE SECTION.


10 OVERDOSAGE In the event of accidental ingestion or toxic overdosage with atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution supportive care may include short acting barbiturate or diazepam as needed to control marked exctextent and convulsions. Large doses for sedation should be avoided because central depressant action may coincide with the depression occurring late in atropine poisoning. Central stimulants are not recommended. Physostigmine, given by slow intravenous injection of to mg (0.5 to mg in pediatric populations), rapidly abolishes delirium and coma caused by large doses of atropine. Since physostigmine is rapidly destroyed, the patient may again lapse into coma after one to two hours, and repeated doses may be required. Artificial respiration with oxygen may be necessary. Cooling measures may be needed to help to reduce fever, especially in pediatric populations. The fatal pediatric and adult doses of atropine are not known.

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL.


PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL. NDC 0065-0817-01Alcon Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1%5 mL SterileUSUAL ADULT DOSAGE: One drop topically in the eye(s) up to twice daily. For other dosage information, read enclosed insert. PRECAUTION: Do not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the solution. STORAGE: Store at 2-25C (36-77F). Read enclosed insert. Rx Only INGREDIENTS: Each mL contains: Active: atropine sulfate monohydrate 1.0%. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives: hypromellose 0.5%, boric acid, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH), purified water. Alcon ALCON LABORATORIES, INC. Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA Product of Germany 300051225-1121 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 0065-0817-01Alcon Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1%5 mL SterileUSUAL ADULT DOSAGE: One drop topically in the eye(s) up to twice daily. For other dosage information, read enclosed insert. PRECAUTION: Do not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the solution. STORAGE: Store at 2-25C (36-77F). Read enclosed insert. Rx Only INGREDIENTS: Each mL contains: Active: atropine sulfate monohydrate 1.0%. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives: hypromellose 0.5%, boric acid, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH), purified water. Alcon ALCON LABORATORIES, INC. Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA Product of India 300052619-1121.

PEDIATRIC USE SECTION.


8.4 Pediatric Use. Due to the potential for systemic absorption of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution the use of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution,1% in children under the age of months is not recommended and the use in children under years of age should be limited to no more than one drop per eye per day. Safety and efficacy in children above the age of months has been established in adequate and well-controlled trials.

PHARMACODYNAMICS SECTION.


12.2 Pharmacodynamics. The onset of action after administration of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% generally occurs in minutes with maximal effect seen in hours and the effect can last multiple days [see Clinical Studies (14)].

PHARMACOKINETICS SECTION.


12.3 Pharmacokinetics. In study of healthy subjects, after topical ocular administration of 30 uL of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution, 1%, the mean (+- SD) systemic bioavailability of l- hyoscyamine was reported to be approximately 64 +- 29% (range 19% to 95%) as compared to intravenous administration of atropine sulfate. The mean (+- SD) time to maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) was approximately 28 +- 27 minutes (range to 60 minutes), and the mean (+-SD) peak plasma concentration (Cmax) of l-hyoscyamine was 288 +- 73 pg/mL. The mean (+-SD) plasma half-life was reported to be approximately 2.5 +- 0.8 hours.

PREGNANCY SECTION.


8.1 Pregnancy. Risk SummaryThere are no adequate and self-controlled studies with Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% administration in pregnant women to inform drug-associated risk. Adequate animal development and reproduction studies have not been conducted with atropine sulfate. In humans, 1% atropine sulfate is systemically bioavailable following topical ocular administration [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION.


1.1 Mydriasis.

USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS SECTION.


8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy. Risk SummaryThere are no adequate and self-controlled studies with Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% administration in pregnant women to inform drug-associated risk. Adequate animal development and reproduction studies have not been conducted with atropine sulfate. In humans, 1% atropine sulfate is systemically bioavailable following topical ocular administration [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.. 8.3 Lactation. There is no information to inform risk regarding the presence of atropine in human milk folowing ocular administration of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% to the mother. The effects on breastfed infants and the effects on milk production are also unknown. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mothers clinical need for Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1%. 8.4 Pediatric Use. Due to the potential for systemic absorption of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution the use of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution,1% in children under the age of months is not recommended and the use in children under years of age should be limited to no more than one drop per eye per day. Safety and efficacy in children above the age of months has been established in adequate and well-controlled trials. 8.5 Geriatric Use. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and adult patients.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS SECTION.


5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Photophobia and blurred vision due to pupil unresponsiveness and cycloplegia may last up to weeks. (5.1) Risk of blood pressure increase from systemic absorption (5.2) Increased adverse drug reaction susceptibility with certain central nervous system conditions (5.3). Photophobia and blurred vision due to pupil unresponsiveness and cycloplegia may last up to weeks. (5.1) Risk of blood pressure increase from systemic absorption (5.2) Increased adverse drug reaction susceptibility with certain central nervous system conditions (5.3). 5.1 Photophobia and Blurred Vision. Photophobia and blurred vision due to pupil unresponsiveness and cycloplegia may last up to weeks. 5.2 Elevation of Blood Pressure. Elevation in blood pressure from systemic absorption has been reported following conjunctival instillation of recommended doses of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution, 1%. 5.3 Increased Adverse Drug Reaction Susceptibility with Certain Central Nervous System Conditions. Individuals with Down syndrome, spastic paralysis, or brain damage are particularly susceptible to central nervous system disturbances, cardiopulmonary, and gastrointestinal toxicity from systemic absorption of atropine.