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Paracain is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Eye Disorders are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The optimal dosage of Paracain is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Paracain include Itching or burning, Eye Redness, Tearing in one eye. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Paracain as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Paracain go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Paracain has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Paracain's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Paracain have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Paracain may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Paracain, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Paracain is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Paracain is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Paracain safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Paracain. It is best to stop taking Paracain immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Paracain safe during breastfeeding?
Paracain has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Paracain on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Paracain on kidneys.
What is the effect of Paracain on the Liver?
Side effects of Paracain on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Paracain on the Heart?
Side effects of Paracain rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Paracain unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Paracain habit forming or addictive?
Paracain is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Paracain you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Paracain only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Paracain for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Paracain
Taking Paracain with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Paracain
Information about the interaction of Paracain and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ophthetic® (proparacaine HCl)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1398
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ophthetic® (proparacaine HCl)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1398
