Paracaine
Paracaine Products are primarily used for
Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area), Eye anesthesia
About Paracaine Products
Paracaine Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Paracaine are Transient stinging, Transient burning, Conjunctival redness, Hyperallergic corneal reaction, Allergic contact dermatitis.
How Paracaine Products work
Proparacaine works by blocking pain signals from the peripheral nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.
Patient Concerns about Paracaine Products
Frequently asked questions about Paracaine Products
Frequently asked questions about Proparacaine
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
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.