How many days can one bottle of 0.01% atropine sulfate eye drops (EIKANCE) be used?

0.01% atropine sulfate eye drops (EIKANCE) is a low-concentration atropine eye drop, mainly used for the prevention and control of myopia in children. In clinical use, one of the most common concerns of parents is "How many days can one pill be used?" The common specifications of EIKANCE are 30 tubes of 0.01% 0.3ml. Each tube is in a disposable small package to ensure the sterility and stability of the medicinal solution during use. According to the recommended usage, instill one drop into each eye every night before going to bed. One tube of solution can only be used once. Discard it immediately after instillation and cannot be reused.

The purpose of this design is to prevent contamination of the medicinal solution or loss of activity due to improper storage. Although the volume of one tube of medicinal solution seems small, the required dose each time is just enough to be instilled into both eyes at a time, so the amount of medication required for a course of treatment can be accurately controlled. For children undergoing long-term treatment, taking medication strictly according to the doctor's instructions every day can ensure continuity, thereby effectively slowing down the progression of myopia. If parents try to extend the use time of the medicinal solution or reduce the dosage, it may not only affect the efficacy, but also increase the risk of infection.

In addition, when instilling eye drops, you need to pay attention to the operation method: first put the child's head up or lie down, gently open the lower eyelid to form a pouch, and then instill the medicine solution to avoid direct contact of the dropper with the eyes to prevent contamination. After instillation, close your eyes gently for about one minute to allow the solution to evenly cover the cornea and prevent the solution from flowing out. Following the principle of "one tube for one use and continuous use according to the course of treatment", not only can the efficacy be maximized, but the risk of side effects can also be reduced. Parents should closely observe their children's medication reactions during the entire course of treatment. If there is obvious photophobia, tearing or red eyes, they should communicate with the doctor in time to adjust the plan.

To sum up, one bottle of EIKANCE eye drops can only be used once and should be discarded after use. The continuous medication cycle must strictly follow the doctor's guidance, so as to maximize the value of the drug in myopia control and ensure the safety of children's medication

Reference materials:https://www.eikance.com.au/