• Atarm Eye Drop is a medicine given to treat eye problems such as myopia where a child can see nearby objects clearly but has problems seeing distant objects
• Atarm Eye Drop should preferably be only used in the eye that is experiencing problems
• The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the disease condition
• So, stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor.
• Always wash the hands thoroughly with soap and hot water before and after using Atarm Eye Drop
• Doing so will help avoid the risk of any infection
• For instilling the medicine, ask your child to lie down and look up and to the other side
• Make sure your child remains still and calm while you are putting the medicine
• Put the medicine drops in the lower eyelid, directed away from the nose
• After this, ask your child to keep their eyes closed for some time so that the medicine doesn't spill out and gets absorbed properly.
• Abstain your child from rubbing their eyes soon after putting the medicine as it can lead to redness or irritation
• Your child should not wear any sort of contact lenses while on treatment with Atarm Eye Drop as this medicine can damage the lenses
• Do not abruptly stop the medicine by yourself, even if your child starts to feel better
• Continue the medicine until the prescribed course is complete
• Consult your child’s doctor in case of any confusion.
• This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as blurry vision, photophobia, dreased tear production, eye irritation, and stinging in the eyes
• These episodes should start receding after a few doses
• However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.
• Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problems, blood disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problems, skin disorders, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction
• This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

Uses of Atarm Eye Drop

• In Treatment of Myopia Myopia or nearsightedness is an eye disorder in which your child may have difficulty seeing distant objects but can see objects that are near clearly
• Childhood myopia can be diagnosed at a very early age and can increase gradually from adolescence to adulthood
• A low dose of Atarm Eye Drop, if started at an early age, can significantly slow down the progression of myopia, preventing the progression of near-sightedness in the future
• Atarm Eye Drop helps treat myopia by relaxing the muscles, enabling the eyes to focus on distant objects.

Missed Doses

Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Frequestly asked Questions

What is the best time to use Atarm Eye Drop?

Atarm Eye Drop can be given at any time of the day as prescribed by the doctor. However, it is best to use it just before your child retires to bed since Atarm Eye Drop can cause temporary blurring of vision.

My child is 10 years old and has blurred vision (myopia). Is Atarm Eye Drop the right choice?

Atarm Eye Drop is usually given to young children to prevent the progression of myopia. In older children, where myopia has already been progressed, Atarm Eye Drop is not known to have any beneficial effect. Therefore, in this case, avoid giving Atarm Eye Drop to your child and consult your child’s doctor.

What if I give too much of Atarm Eye Drop by mistake?

Excessive use of Atarm Eye Drop in children can cause anticholinergic effects (dry mouth), cardiovascular changes (fast heart rate, irregular heartbeat), and central nervous system effects (confusion, restlessness, hallucinations, convulsions). Therefore, it is advised not to give more than the recommended dose.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Atarm Eye Drop?

Atarm Eye Drop may interact with other medicines or eye drops. Check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child along with Atarm Eye Drop.

How to store Atarm Eye Drop at home?

Atarm Eye Drop is for external use only and should be stored out of the sight and reach of children. Keep Atarm Eye Drop upright at room temperature in a dry place away from light.

Common and Known Side effects of Atarm Eye Drop

• Stinging sensation
• Decreased lacrimation
• Blurred vision
• Photophobia