Proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated for topical anesthesia in ophthalmic practice.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Proparacaine. Full label: DailyMed.
Proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated for topical anesthesia in ophthalmic practice. Representative ophthalmic procedures in which the preparation provides good local anesthesia include measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry), removal of foreign bodies and sutures from the cornea, conjunctival scraping in diagnosis and gonioscopic examination; it is also indicated for use as a topical anesthetic prior to surgical operations such as cataract extraction.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Proparacaine. Full label: DailyMed.
Deep anesthesia as in cataract extraction: Instill 1 drop every 5 to 10 minutes for 5 to 7 doses. Removal of sutures: Instill 1 or 2 drops 2 or 3 minutes before removal of stitches. Removal of foreign bodies: Instill 1 or 2 drops prior to operating.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
This preparation is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the solution.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
For topical ophthalmic use only. Prolonged use of a topical ocular anesthetic may produce permanent corneal opacification with accompanying loss of vision. Proparacaine ophthalmic solution is indicated for administration under the direct supervision of a healthcare provider. Proparacaine ophthalmic solution is not intended for patient self-administration.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Pupillary dilation or cycloplegic effects have rarely been observed with proparacaine hydrochloride. The drug appears to be safe for use in patients sensitive to other local anesthetics, but local or systemic sensitivity occasionally occurs.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
10 products from 10 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurocaine Eye Drop | Proparacaine (0.5% w/w) | Aurolab | bottle of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Idope Eye Drop | Proparacaine (NA) | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | packet of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| OP Can 0.5% Eye Drop | Proparacaine (0.5% w/v) | Agaaz Ophthalmics | bottle of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Paracain Ophthalmic Solution | Proparacaine (0.5% w/v) | Sunways India Pvt Ltd | packet of 5 ml Ophthalmic Solution |
| Propcaine Eye Drop | Proparacaine (0.5% w/v) | Cipla Ltd | packet of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Sensochek Eye Drop | Proparacaine (0.5% w/v) | Indoco Remedies Ltd | packet of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Surac 0.5% Eye Drop | Proparacaine (0.5% w/v) | Salvador Visiontech | packet of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Topicaine Eye Drop | Proparacaine (0.5% w/v) | Pharmatak Opthalmics Pvt Ltd | packet of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop | Proparacaine (0.5% w/v) | Vision Pharma | bottle of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Xyloking Eye Drop | Proparacaine (0.5% w/v) | Gatle Healthcare Ltd | bottle of 5 ml Eye Drop |
Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.
Storage: Refrigerate at 2°C to 8° C (36°F to 46°F). Keep bottle tightly closed. Store bottles in carton until empty to protect from light.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.
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