This medication is used for numbing the eye prior to eye surgery, certain tests, or any other painful medical procedure.
proparacaine
This medicine is used as a topical ophthalmic anesthetic prior to eye surgery, the onset is fast and short-
acting.
Contradications
Consult your physician or doctor.
Side effects
Consult your physician or doctor.
FAQs
What are the uses of Proparacaine?
How to store Proparacaine?
Please refrigerate this medicine (2-8 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Do I need to cover my eyes following cataract surgery?
You may be asked to wear sun glasses or avoid sun exposure for some time following cataract surgery. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.
Will this medicine affect my vision?
Rarely does this medicine cause vision changes. However, surgical procedures may affect vision.
Does Proparacaine have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. Consult your healthcare provider before use of this medicine. The effects of this medicine on lactating mothers are unknown. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.
Medicines containing proparacaine
Alcaine
By Alcon Pharma
Rs.255.34
