Manufacturer: Indoco Remedies Ltd
Salt Composition : Proparacaine(0.5% w/v)
Packet of 5ml Eye Drop
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Sensochek 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.
Sensochek 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.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Sensochek
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.
Sensochek 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 Sensochek 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.
Sensochek 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 Sensochek 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 Sensochek Eye Drop?
The most common side effects of Sensochek 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.
Q. How is Sensochek Eye Drop used?
Sensochek Eye Drop is used by a doctor for examination of the eye or before any surgical procedure of the eye to numb the area. Few drops of it are applied on the surface of the eye with the help of a dropper. Any extra liquid must be wiped off.
Q. What precautions should I take while using Sensochek Eye Drop?
Before using Sensochek Eye Drop, you must tell your doctor if you have had any allergies to this, or any other medicines earlier. You should know that this is a numbing medicine and the effect will take some time to wear off. Avoid rubbing your eye until your sensations are back to normal. Any kind of rubbing of the eyes may lead to injury to the eye.
Q. Do these drops have an anti allergic property?
No. Numbing eye drops don’t have soothing, hydrating, anti-allergy, or antibiotic properties. They’re an anesthetic medication for your eye. When administered in small doses, these drops are considered safe. However, there are some risks of side effects if they’re overused.
