Also known as: Pilocarpine HCl; Pilocarpine Nitrate; Isopto Carpine
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride and Pilocarpine Nitrate are cholinergic agonists used primarily in ophthalmology. Manufactured by Mediocon Inc at its GMP-certified facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, both salt forms are supplied in IP/BP/USP grade for ophthalmic and systemic formulations. CAS No: 54-71-7 (HCl).
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 54-71-7 (HCl) |
| Molecular Formula | C11H16N2O2·HCl / C11H16N2O2·HNO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 244.72 (HCl) / 276.26 (Nitrate) |
| Grade | IP / BP / USP |
| Category | Cholinergic / Antiglaucoma Agent |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethanol. |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with pharmacopoeia |
| Identification | IR, HPLC Compliant |
| Mfg Date | MAR 2026 |
| Exp Date | FEB 2031 |
| Packing | 25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement |