Ophthalmic anesthetics
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Alcaine Dosage

Drug Detail:Alcaine (Proparacaine ophthalmic [ proe-par-a-kane-off-thal-mik ])

Generic Name: PROPARACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5mg in 1mL

Dosage Form: ophthalmic solution

Drug Class: Ophthalmic anesthetics

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Uses Warnings Before Taking Dosage Side effects Interactions

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: ALCAINE™ (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP) 0.5% should be clear to straw-color. If the solution becomes darker, discard the solution.

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