FDA label
What is pilocarpine used for?
The FDA-approved uses of pilocarpine, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label for pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution (solution/ drops) lists 4 uses: Reduction of Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP) in Patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension; Management of Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma; Prevention of Postoperative Elevated IOP Associated with Laser Surgery; Induction of Miosis.
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Pilocarpine Hydrochloride, tablet, film coated
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC (ANDA077248). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets are indicated for:
- The treatment of symptoms of dry mouth from salivary gland hypofunction caused by radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck.
- The treatment of symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjogren’s Syndrome.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 6272ccac-b543-404d-9938-8583bb59ed2c, version 17, effective April 15, 2026. NDC 60219-5922, one of 10 listings for this product.
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, solution/ drops
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Somerset Therapeutics, LLC (ANDA210384). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, is indicated for the:
Reduction of Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP) in Patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension
Management of Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Prevention of Postoperative Elevated IOP Associated with Laser Surgery
Induction of Miosis
Source: DailyMed label, set id 84428e9a-f486-44d9-ad93-4ea9069a6787, version 8, effective December 22, 2025. NDC 70069-181, one of 8 listings for this product.
Questions
What is pilocarpine used for?
The FDA label for pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution (solution/ drops) lists 4 uses: Reduction of Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP) in Patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension; Management of Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma; Prevention of Postoperative Elevated IOP Associated with Laser Surgery; Induction of Miosis.
What drug class is pilocarpine?
FDA lists pilocarpine in the Cholinergic Receptor Agonist established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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