Mercaptamine
Indications
- Corneal cystine crystal deposits in patients with cystinosis (specialist use only)
- Nephropathic cystinosis (specialist use only)
Safety Information
Cautions
When used by eye Contact lens wearers With oral use Dose of phosphate supplement may need to be adjusted if transferring from phosphocysteamine to mercaptamine...
Side Effects
Common or very common When used by eye (topical) Dry eye; eye discomfort; eye disorders; vision blurred With oral use Appetite decreased; asthenia; breath odour; diarrhoea; drowsiness; encephalopathy;...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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