MYDRIACYL 1 %
TROPICAMIDE : 1 % · DIN 00001007 · ALCON CANADA INC
Health Canada status: MARKETED
What is MYDRIACYL?
MYDRIACYL 1 % contains TROPICAMIDE : 1 %. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 00001007, held by ALCON CANADA INC, supplied as SOLUTION for OPHTHALMIC administration. Health Canada currently lists it as marketed, status dated 14-Mar-2019. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.
What is MYDRIACYL used for?
A cycloplegic and mydriatic agent indicated for refraction.
Authorized indication as written in the Health Canada product monograph. For healthcare professionals and licensed purchasers; this is not medical advice.
Product details and regulatory record
| DIN | 00001007 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | MYDRIACYL |
| Generic / active ingredient | TROPICAMIDE : 1 % |
| Manufacturer | ALCON CANADA INC |
| Strength | 1 % |
| Dosage form | SOLUTION |
| Route of administration | OPHTHALMIC |
| Schedule | Prescription |
| ATC code | S01FA06 TROPICAMIDE |
| AHFS class | 52:24.00 |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | MARKETED |
| Status date | 14-Mar-2019 |
| Original market date | 1964-12-31 00:00:00 |
How is it administered?
0.5%: 1-2 drops 15-20 mins prior to exam. 1%: 1-2 drops, repeat in 5 mins. Topical ophthalmic use only. Do not inject.
Included because it drives pack selection and wastage. Consult the monograph.
How is it stored and handled?
Prevent from freezing. Do not refrigerate. Avoid excessive heat. Keep tightly closed.
How is it supplied?
15 mL DROP-TAINER dispensers.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any ingredient; known or suspected narrow angle glaucoma. MYDRIACYL 1% is contraindicated in small infants (< 3 months of age).
Warnings and precautions
May increase IOP; check for glaucoma before use. Contains benzalkonium chloride (remove soft contacts). May cause drowsiness/blurred vision; do not drive until vision is clear. Do not inject.
What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code S01FA06 TROPICAMIDE. 4 of 10 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
| Product | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINIMS TROPICAMIDE | 1 % | DROPS | BAUSCH & LOMB INC | MARKETED | DIN 02148536 |
| MYDRIACYL | 0.5 % | SOLUTION | ALCON CANADA INC | MARKETED | DIN 00000981 |
| ODAN-TROPICAMIDE | 1 % | SOLUTION | ODAN LABORATORIES LTD | MARKETED | DIN 00622885 |
| ODAN-TROPICAMIDE | 0.5 % | SOLUTION | ODAN LABORATORIES LTD | DORMANT | DIN 00627704 |
| PMS-TROPICAMIDE OPH SLTN 1% | 1 % | DROPS | PHARMASCIENCE INC | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00872946 |
| R.O.-TROPAMIDE | 10 MG | LIQUID | RICHMOND PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00896446 |
| TROPICAMIDE | 0.5 % | SOLUTION | PHARMA STULLN INC. | DORMANT | DIN 02023660 |
| TROPICAMIDE | 1 % | SOLUTION | PHARMA STULLN INC. | DORMANT | DIN 02023679 |
| TROPICAMIDE 1% - LIQ OPH 10MG/ML | 10 MG | LIQUID | RIVEX OPHTHALMICS INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02212919 |
Who else supplies TROPICAMIDE worldwide?
Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. TROPICAMIDE appears in 11 registered pack listings across 5 markets, published on 4 different national price bases. Where a Canadian route is closed, that is where an alternative route of supply starts — subject to the import rules in both countries.
Registered listings are not stock. Ask us to confirm what can actually be sourced for your order.
How can I get it?
Nexara Health supplies this product to licensed Canadian buyers — pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, licensed distributors, and clinical trial sponsors or their CROs. We confirm stock, pack size, expiry and pricing at the time of quotation. If the product is on backorder or in shortage, we identify equivalent alternatives and import options where permitted.
Ordering questions
Who can buy this from Nexara?
Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.
What is the lead time?
Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.
Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?
Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.