Proparacaine Hydrochloride
PrescriptionNomes comerciais: Alcaine
About This Medication
DESCRIPTION: ALCAINE™ (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP) 0.5% is a topical local anesthetic for ophthalmic use. The active ingredient is represented by the structural formula: Established Name: Proparacaine Hydrochloride Chemical Name: Benzoic acid, 3-amino-4-propoxy-,2-(diethylamino) ethyl ester, monohydrochloride. Molecular Weight: 330.85 g/mol Each mL contains of ALCAINE™ (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP) 0.5%: Active: proparacaine hydrochloride 5 mg 0.5%. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride (0.01%). Inactives: glycerin and purified water. The pH may be adjusted with hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide. chemical
Princípios Ativos
| Ingrediente | Concentração |
|---|---|
| Proparacaine Hydrochloride | - |
Indicações e Uso
Posologia e Administração
Side Effects Overview
Advertências e Precauções
WARNINGS: NOT FOR INJECTION - FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY. Prolonged use of a topical ocular anesthetic is not recommended. It may produce permanent corneal opacification with accompanying visual loss. ALCAINE™ ophthalmic solution is indicated for administration under the direct supervision of a healthcare provider. ALCAINE™ ophthalmic solution is not intended for patient self-administration.
Contraindicações
CONTRAINDICATIONS: ALCAINE™ ophthalmic solution should be considered contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: ALCAINE™ 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 AND ADMINISTRATION: Usual 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 to 7 doses. NOTE: ALCAINE™ (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP) 0.5% should be clear to straw-color. If the solution becomes darker, discard the solution.
WARNINGS: NOT FOR INJECTION - FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY. Prolonged use of a topical ocular anesthetic is not recommended. It may produce permanent corneal opacification with accompanying visual loss. ALCAINE™ ophthalmic solution is indicated for administration under the direct supervision of a healthcare provider. ALCAINE™ ophthalmic solution is not intended for patient self-administration.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: ALCAINE™ ophthalmic solution should be considered contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation.
Proparacaine Hydrochloride is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Proparacaine Hydrochloride drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Proparacaine Hydrochloride label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1191013 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Proparacaine Hydrochloride (FDA National Drug Code)
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