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Proparacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% eye prep is a local anesthetic. It allows minor procedures to be carried out without pain and distress in the eyes such as minor pain, itching or irritation. Proparacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% eye prep 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. Avoid touching the dropper. Squeeze the bottle gently to put the drops into the eyes. 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. In case there is an open wound or the skin is dry, chapped or irritated in the eyes, do not use this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are allergic to this medicine or taking any other medication. Proparacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% eye prep works by blocking pain signals from the peripheral nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.

• Eye anesthesia

Reversibly blocks nerve conduction near the site of application. May limit sodium ion permeability through the lipid layer of the nerve cell membrane.

Adult Dose: Deep anesthesia as in cataract extraction: Instill 1 drop every 5 to 10 minutes for 5 to 7 doses. Removal of sutures, Removal of foreign bodies: Instill 1 or 2 drops 2 or 3 minutes just prior to procedures Tonometry: Instill 1 or 2 drops immediately before measurement. Child Dose: Deep anesthesia as in cataract extraction: Instill 1 drop every 5 to 10 minutes for 5 to 7 doses. Removal of sutures, Removal of foreign bodies: Instill 1 or 2 drops 2 or 3 minutes just prior to procedures Tonometry: Instill 1 or 2 drops immediately before measurement.

This medicine is for external use only. Take 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 extra liquid.

Common: • Stinging in the eyes • Burning sensation in eye • Eye redness

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether Proparacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% eye prep alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Proparacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% eye prep 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 Proparacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% eye prep lasts for up to half an hour.

This preparation is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the solution. This product should never be prescribed for the patient's own use.

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[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Proparacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% eye prep 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.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Information regarding the use of Proparacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% eye prep during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

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