Does EIKANCE 0.01% Atropine Sulfate Eye Drops need to be refrigerated and stored correctly?

EIKANCE 0.01% atropine sulfate eye drops is a low-concentration drug commonly used to delay the progression of myopia in children. Due to its low concentration, the requirements for the storage environment are relatively high. Generally speaking, the drug should be stored under refrigerated conditions from 2°C to 8°C, which means it needs to be refrigerated in the refrigerator rather than stored at room temperature. High temperature or prolonged exposure to normal temperatures may affect the stability and efficacy of the medicinal solution, or even lead to drug failure.

During home use, it is recommended to place EIKANCE in the refrigerator compartment of a home refrigerator and avoid placing it in the freezer to avoid drug crystallization or bottle rupture due to low temperature. At the same time, medicine bottles should be placed in a dry area to avoid damage to pharmaceutical packaging caused by humid environments. When storing in the refrigerator, sealable bags can be used to wrap medicine bottles to prevent odors from intruding into the medicine liquid, and to avoid medicines coming into contact with food surfaces or cross-contamination.

In addition, when using, you should pay attention to taking the medicine bottle out of the refrigerator and dripping it as soon as possible to avoid exposing the medicine liquid to room temperature for a long time. If the medicine bottle has not been used up after eye drops, the bottle cap should be tightly closed immediately and stored in the refrigerator to reduce the time the medicine solution is exposed to air and reduce the risk of deterioration. If you take medicine with you at home, you can use an insulated bag or refrigerated box for temporary storage. Especially in high-temperature environments in summer, it is necessary to keep the medicine stable in a short period of time.

It is worth noting that once each bottle of Atropine Sulfate Eye Drops is opened, it is recommended to use it up within 28 days. It should be discarded even if it is not used up after the expiration date. If the liquid color is abnormal, turbid or precipitated during long-term use, stop using it immediately and replace it with new medicine. Correct refrigeration storage method not only ensures stable drug efficacy, but also helps improve drug safety and avoid ineffective treatment or adverse reactions.

Reference materials:https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/datasheet/e/EikanceEyeDrops.pdf