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Why are pilocarpine nitrate eye drops contraindicated in acute iritis and anterior uveitis?

Name: Why are pilocarpine nitrate eye drops contraindicated in acute iritis and anterior uveitis?
Published: 2026-11-08T02:00:08.865Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Minims Pilocarpine Nitrate 2% eye drops are contraindicated in acute iritis and anterior uveitis because pupillary constriction is undesirable in these conditions.

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Minims Pilocarpine Nitrate 2% w/v, Eye drops solutionBausch & Lomb U.K Limited · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 7Document updated 12 April 2016

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