Does 0.01% Atropine Sulfate Eye Drops (EIKANCE) need to be refrigerated?

0.01% atropine sulfate eye drops (EIKANCE) is a low-concentration atropine preparation, mainly used for children and adolescents to control the progression of myopia . Parents often pay attention to the storage method of medicines during use, especially in high temperature or humid environments, and whether they need to be refrigerated to maintain efficacy and safety. According to the official drug labeling and International Drug Administration, EIKANCE should be stored at a temperature below 25°C and protected from moisture and direct sunlight. The medicine is a room-temperature stable preparation and should not be frozen or placed in the refrigerator for a long time, otherwise the uniformity and dripping performance of the medicine may be affected.

For home use, simply place the bottle in a dry, cool place, such as in a drawer or medicine cabinet away from windows and out of direct sunlight. Excessive temperature may cause the degradation of drug ingredients, thereby reducing the effectiveness of controlling myopia. Long-term storage in the freezer or refrigerator may cause eye drops to precipitate or have uneven efficacy, and even affect drug safety. In addition, after the medicine bottle is opened, the medicine liquid is more susceptible to microbial contamination. Therefore, the bottle cap should be sealed during storage to prevent children from touching it.

In order to ensure efficacy and safety, users should also pay attention to the validity period of the drug and the use time after opening. Most low-concentration atropine eye drops are recommended to be used within the specified number of days after opening to prevent a decrease in efficacy and an increase in the risk of microbial contamination. Parents should strictly follow the doctor's instructions when using eye drops to avoid excessive or leaking drops. At the same time, in hot weather, they can consider placing the eye drops in a cool and ventilated place for a short period of time, but do not put them in a freezing environment.

In general,EIKANCE Low Concentration Atropine Eye Drops do not need to be refrigerated and should not be frozen. They only need to be kept at room temperature (below 25°C) and protected from light and moisture. Correct storage methods combined with standardized use and regular review can effectively ensure the stability and safety of the drug, provide children and adolescents with a safe and effective means of controlling myopia, and extend the service life of the drug.

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