Proparacaine 0.5% ophthalmic solution
Composition
Proparacaine hydrochloride U.S.P. 0.5%
Chlorbutol ( as preservative) I.P 0.5%
Aqueous base q.s
Dosage form
Ophthalmic solution (Eye drops)
Category
Topical anesthetic
Description
Proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is a rapidly acting topical anesthetic, with induced anesthesia lasting approximately 10-20 minutes.
Indications
Proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated for procedures in which a topical ophthalmic anesthetic is indicated: corneal anesthesia of short duration, e.g., tonometry, gonioscopy, removal of corneal foreign bodies, and for short corneal and conjunctival procedures.
Dosage
Removal of foreign bodies and sutures, and for tonometry: 1 to 2 drops (in single instillations) in each eye before operating.
Short corneal and conjunctival procedures : 1 drop in each eye every 5 to 10 minutes for 5-7 doses.
Contraindications
Proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution should be considered contraindicated in patients with
Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation.
Warnings
Prolonged use of a topical ocular anesthetic is not recommended. It may produce permanent corneal opacification with accompanying visual loss.
Pregnancy
Proparacaine hydrochloride should be administered to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Adverse effects
Occasional temporary stinging, burning, and conjunctival redness may occur with the use of proparacaine. A rare, severe, immediate-type, apparently hyperallergic corneal reaction, characterized by acute, intense and diffuse epithelial keratitis, a gray, ground glass appearance, sloughing of large areas of necrotic epithelium, corneal filaments and sometimes, iritis with descemetitis has been reported.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place. Protect from light.
Presentation
PARACAIN Eye Drops is available in sterile plastic bottle of 5 ml.
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