Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Proparacaine(0.5% w/v)
Packet of 5ml Eye Drop
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Propcaine Eye Drop is to be used only in the affected area in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. To put this medicine into the eyes, hold the dropper close to the eye. Squeeze the bottle gently to put the drops into the eyes. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper with the eye.
The most common side effects include temporary redness, stinging, or burning sensation at the application site. If these side effects persist for a longer duration, inform your doctor. In case by accident, this medicine goes into your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are allergic to this medicine or taking any other medication.
Propcaine Eye Drop works by blocking pain signals from the peripheral nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.
Its anesthetic effects are noted within 1.1 minutes after insertion into the conjunctival sac, and its duration of action is approximately 20 minutes (3). Absorption of proparacaine, like all eye drops, occurs directly into the conjunctival capillaries.
Stinging in the eyes
Burning sensation in eye
Eye redness
Proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation. WARNINGS NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE - FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY Prolonged use of a topical ocular anesthetic is not recommended.
Propcaine Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Information regarding the use of Propcaine Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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.
Drug-drug interactions: PROPARACAINE may interact with painkillers (acetaminophen, aspirin), antihypertensives (amyl nitrite), anesthetics (bupivacaine, chloroprocaine).
Drug-food interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-disease interactions: PROPARACAINE should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases, thyroid problems, and tachycardia (increased heart rate).
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
ASPIRIN
ACETAMINOPHEN
BUPIVACAINE
CHLOROPROCAINE
AMYL NITRITE
Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Propcaine Eye Drop is commonly used to anesthetize the eye before cataract surgery or any other surgery in the eye.
Usually 1-2 drops are sufficient to anesthetize the eye.
Effect of Propcaine Eye Drop lasts for up to half an hour.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
Q. What are the side effects of Propcaine Eye Drop?
The most common side effects of Propcaine Eye Drop are stinging, burning sensation, and eye redness. Usually these are temporary and subside on their own after sometime. However, if they do not resolve and worry you, please consult your doctor.
