Paracaine Eye Drop is a local anesthetic. It allows minor procedures to be carried out without pain and distress in the eyes.

Paracaine Eye Drop is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, etc.

Uses of Paracaine Eye Drop

Eye anesthesia

Benefits of Paracaine Eye Drop

In 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

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

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Esters derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Local anaesthetic (Esters)

Patient concerns

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

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

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.

I want my all teeth transplant Is it very painful?? If not plzz tell me the suitable time and the approximate cost diring During the entire procedure

Dr. Reema Mangaliyil

Dental Surgery

All painful procedures are done under local anesthesia where the area of treatment will be anaesthetisedFor full dentures upper n lower removable typ it will cost u around 10-30 k ,depends on the type.of denture u chooseAnd for implant supported dentures it may cost u arounf 60-80 k in total

Doc I am 19yrs I ejaculate very early so suggest me which anesthesia is safest for having sex to delay ejaculation

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

hi. 1. medical treatment: Tablet tadapox or dejac-T 1 tablet 1 hour before sex 2. sex therapy: when u think u r about to come, just stop moving and ask ur partner to stop moving as well and stay still for 30 seconds. In 70%, these technique works. Other technique is to ask the partner to squeeze the glans penis with thumb and finger tightly just when u think u r about to come. This will prevent u from ejaculating.

I have Heal pain problem since last three years. Treatment from many orthopedic surgeon but no relief from it. Take two injections, 1) local anesthesia, 2) steroid. Please guide me to do further treatment. Attached x ray n USG

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

USG findings suggest Retro-calcaneal bursitis Please avoid wearing foot wear which rub of touch on the affected area Do Hot Fomentation and apply Dynapar QPS spray and take Tab Flotrip-plus thrice daily and Tab Tendocare twice daily for 5 days

User feedback

Patients taking Paracaine Eye Drop

Once A Day

70%

Thrice A Day

15%

Twice A Day

Four Times A *

*Four Times A Day

What are you using Paracaine Eye Drop for?

Local anesthe*

100%

*Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

How much was the improvement?

Average

50%

Poor

50%

What were the side-effects while using Paracaine Eye Drop?

No Side Effec*

50%

Contact derma*

50%

*No Side Effect, Contact dermatitis

How do you take Paracaine Eye Drop?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate Paracaine Eye Drop on price

Not Expensive

100%

FAQs

What are the side effects of Paracaine Eye Drop?

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.

How is Paracaine Eye Drop used?

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.

What precautions should I take while using Paracaine Eye Drop?

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.

Do these drops have an anti allergic property?

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.

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References

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