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Medicines cyclopentolate hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

cyclopentolate hydrochloride · Medicine question

Why is cyclopentolate hydrochloride contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Cyclopentolate hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma because it can precipitate angle-closure glaucoma.

Sources for this answer

Minims Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride 0.5% and 1%, Eye drops solutionBausch & Lomb U.K Limited · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 10Document updated 14 May 2024
Minims Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride 0.5% and 1%, Eye drops solution

Bausch & Lomb U.K Limited · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 10

Document updated 14 May 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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