Name

• Tropicamide.

Description

Chemical name

• N-ethyl-3-hydroxy-2-phenyl-N- (pyridin-4-ylmethyl) propanamide.

Molecular formula

• C17 H20 N2 O2 .

Molecular weight

• 284.35.

Physical properties

• Topical eye drop.

Storage requirements

• Depends on the specific preparation, eg:
  • Mydriacyl 0.5%:
    • Do not store >25°C.
    • Do not refrigerate or freeze.
    • Keep container in the outer carton.
    • Keep container tightly closed.
    • Discard contents 4 weeks after opening.
  • Minims 0.5% and 1% tropicamide:
    • Store <25°C.
    • Do not freeze.
    • Protect from light.