Proparacaine



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Proparacaine Information



Proparacaine Benefits & Uses

Proparacaine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Proparacaine Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Eye Disorders
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop
  • Dosage Route: Ophthalmic
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: used in eye surgery
Geriatric
  • Disease: Eye Disorders
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop
  • Dosage Route: Ophthalmic
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: used in eye surgery


Proparacaine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Proparacaine is used -

Severe

Mild

  • Blurred vision

Common

  • Itching or burning
  • Eye Redness
  • Tearing in one eye
  • Stinging in the Eyes

Proparacaine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Proparacaine safe for pregnant women?


    Proparacaine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Proparacaine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Proparacaine safe during breastfeeding?


    Proparacaine may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Proparacaine on the Kidneys?


    In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Proparacaine on kidney, information on safety of Proparacaine for kidney is unavailable.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Proparacaine on the Liver?


    In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Proparacaine on the liver, information on safety of Proparacaine for liver is unavailable.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Proparacaine on the Heart?


    Side effects of Proparacaine rarely affect the heart.

    Mild


Proparacaine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Proparacaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Proparacaine

  • Is this Proparacaine habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Proparacaine is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Proparacaine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Proparacaine can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Proparacaine only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Proparacaine for mental disorders.

    No

Proparacaine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Proparacaine


    It is safe to take Proparacaine with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Proparacaine


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Proparacaine with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


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

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