Paracaine Eye Drop
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Paracaine Eye Drop is a local anesthetic. It allows minor procedures to be carried out without pain and distress in the eyes.
Paracaine 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.
Paracaine 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.
Uses of Paracaine Eye Drop
Benefits of Paracaine Eye Drop
In Eye anesthesia
Paracaine Eye Drop is an eye anesthetic. It is used to induce a reversible loss of sensation during minor procedures of the eyes. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly and will allow carrying out of the procedure without causing pain and distress.
Side effects of Paracaine Eye Drop
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 Paracaine
- Stinging in the eyes
- Burning sensation in eye
- Eye redness
How to use Paracaine Eye Drop
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.
How Paracaine Eye Drop works
Paracaine Eye Drop works by blocking pain signals from the peripheral nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Paracaine 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Paracaine Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Paracaine Eye Drop alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
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Paracaine Eye Drop
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Quick tips
- Paracaine 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 Paracaine Eye Drop lasts for up to half an hour.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Esters derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Local anaesthetic (Esters)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Paracaine Eye Drop
Once A Day
70%
Thrice A Day
15%
Twice A Day
9%
Four Times A *
6%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Paracaine Eye Drop for?
Local anesthe*
100%
*Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
40%
Poor
33%
Average
27%
What were the side-effects while using Paracaine Eye Drop?
No Side Effec*
33%
Contact derma*
33%
Burning sensa*
33%
*No Side Effect, Contact dermatitis, Burning sensation in eye
How do you take Paracaine Eye Drop?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Paracaine Eye Drop on price
Not Expensive
100%
FAQs
What are the side effects of Paracaine Eye Drop?
The most common side effects of Paracaine 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.
How is Paracaine Eye Drop used?
Paracaine 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.
What precautions should I take while using Paracaine Eye Drop?
Before using Paracaine 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.
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.
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Name: Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
Country of origin: India
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