ALCAINE *
Manufacturer Details
ALCON INC
Alcon Laboratories Inc.
Compositions:
Proparacaine Hcl - 0.5% ophthalmic solution in 15ml Drop tainers,
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Strength
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Rate
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Packing Style
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0.5% oph. soln
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0.00
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15ml in Drop - tainers
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List of Related Indications:
List Of Drugs:
- Proparacaine Hcl - Opthalmic Agents - Ophthalmic Anesthetics
Indication Type Description:
Indication:
Ophthalmic anesthesia
Adverse Reaction:
Stinging
Burning
Conjuntivial redness
Immediate- type hyperallergic corneal reaction
Contra-Indications:
Special Precautions-
Not for injection into eyes
Permanent corneal opacification with acompanying visual loss with prolonged use
Pregnancy, lacatation
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Ophthalmic anesthesia
Dosage-
Instill 1 to 2 drops prior to operating
Foreign body removal - 1 to 2 drops every 5 to 10 minutes for 1 to 3 instillations
Tonometry - 1 or 2 drops just prior to evaluation
Store at 15 to 30C ( 59C to 86C ). Keep tightly closed
Pregnancy and lactation:
Observe caution if use is required during pregnancy or if administered to breast feeding woman.
