Proparacaine Hydrochloride Solution
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
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.
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Uses
Proparacaine hydrochloride 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.
History
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Other Information
Proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 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
Each mL contains: Active: proparacaine hydrochloride 5mg 0.5%. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride (0.01%). Inactives: glycerin; and purified water. The pH may be adjusted with hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide.
Sources
Proparacaine Hydrochloride Solution Manufacturers
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Falcon Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
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Proparacaine Hydrochloride Solution | Falcon Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
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: Proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution should be clear to straw-color. If the solution becomes darker, discard the solution.
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Rebel Distributors Corp
Proparacaine Hydrochloride Solution | Rebel Distributors Corp
Deep anesthesia as in cataract extraction:
Instill 1 drop to the eye every 5 to 10 minutes for 5 to 7 doses.Removal of sutures:
Instill 1 or 2 drops to the eye 2 or 3 minutes before removal of stitches.Removal of foreign bodies:
Instill 1 or 2 drops to the eye prior to operating.Tonometry:
Instill 1 or 2 drops to the eye immediately before measurement. -
Stat Rx Usa Llc
Proparacaine Hydrochloride Solution | Stat Rx Usa Llc
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: Proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution should be clear to straw-color. If the solution becomes darker, discard the solution.
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