Surac
Composition for Surac Products
Surac Products are primarily used for
Eye anesthesia, Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)Products for Surac
Surac 0.5% Eye Drop
packet of 5 ml Eye Drop
MRP₹40.31
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About Surac Products
Surac Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Surac are Transient stinging, Transient burning, Conjunctival redness, Hyperallergic corneal reaction, Allergic contact dermatitis.
How Surac Products work
Proparacaine works by blocking pain signals from the peripheral nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.
In Depth Information for Surac Products
- Surac 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 Surac lasts for up to half an hour.
Patient Concerns about Surac Products
Frequently asked questions about Surac Products
Q. What are the side effects of Surac 0.5% Eye Drop?
The most common side effects of Surac 0.5% 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 Surac 0.5% Eye Drop used?
Surac 0.5% 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 Surac 0.5% Eye Drop?
Before using Surac 0.5% 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.