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Paracaine Eye Drop

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:00 AM (IST)
Paracaine Eye Drop is a local anesthetic. It allows minor procedures to be carried out without pain and distress in the eyes.
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General Information

Contains

Proparacaine (NA)

Marketer

Ajanta Pharma Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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Product introduction

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

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.

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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

No interaction found/established
Pregnancy

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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Paracaine Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

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

Kidney

No interaction found/established
Liver

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

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.
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.
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.
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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Esters derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Local anaesthetic (Esters)

References

  1. Proparacaine. Princeton, New Jersey: Sandoz Inc.; 2012. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  2. Proparacaine. Lake Forest, Illinois: Akorn, Inc.; 2016. [Accessed 22 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
  3. Drugs.com. Proparacaine. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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User feedback

Once A Day
70%
Thrice A Day
15%
Twice A Day
9%
Four Times A Day
6%
Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
100%
Poor
50%
Average
50%
No Side Effect
50%
Contact dermatitis
50%
With or without food
100%
Not Expensive
100%

Patient concerns

What brand of drug should give to patient for local anaesthetic effect

Dr. Rohan Bhatt
Dr. Rohan Bhatt
Dental Surgery
Its depend on dentist wht brand he is using for anesthesia

SUFFERRING WITH FROZEN LEFT HAND SHOULDER, DOING PHYSIOTHERAPY EXERCISES SINCE ONE MONTH NEGLIGIBLE IMPROVEMENT , ORTHOPAEDICS DOCTOR , STRETCHING THE HAND WITH FULL ANESTHESIA, IS IT POSSIBLE WITH LOCAL ANESTHESIA OR ANY OTHER METHOD TO RECOVER

Dr. Trilok Kumar Jha
Dr. Trilok Kumar Jha
Orthopaedics
Adv. Inj. Depomedrol locally, with local anaesthesia locally by a Orthopaedic surgeon, Active Physiotherapy, Tab Nucoxia MR 1 BD after meals, Cap Pantop DSR 1 daily before breakfast.
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Marketer details

Name: Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India

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