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Pilocarpine

An eye drop that improves near vision in adults with presbyopia.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • presbyopia (age-related difficulty focusing up close)

Common side effects

  • headache
  • eye redness
  • eye irritation

Cautions

  • may blur vision — caution driving, especially at night
  • rare retinal detachment — urgent care for flashes, floaters or vision loss
  • use with caution if you have iritis

Pregnancy: human data limited — talk to your doctor

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, pilocarpine hydrochloride (Vuity) label, setid 8d806897-8a2a-4518-8c68-0ec3b778de50 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations10

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
Isopto CarpineOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.02authorized medicine importersPOM
PilocarOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.04authorized medicine importersPOM
PilocarOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.01authorized medicine importersPOM
PilocarOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.02authorized medicine importersPOM
PilocarpineOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.01—POM
PilocarpineOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.02—POM
PilocarpineOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.04—POM
Pilocarpine NitrateParenteral ( Injection )0.005MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before importhospital
SparasacarpineOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.02authorized medicine importersPOM
SparasacarpineOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.04authorized medicine importersPOM
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