proparacaine hydrochloride
proparacaine hydrochloride is listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory with 2 NDC codes, marketed under brand names including Alcaine, proparacaine hydrochloride. Available dosage form: solution/ drops.
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- proparacaine hydrochloride
- Brand Names
- Alcaine, proparacaine hydrochloride
- Application Number
- ANDA080027
- Sponsor
- Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
- NDC Codes
- 2
- Dosage Forms
- SOLUTION/ DROPS
- Routes
- OPHTHALMIC
- Active Ingredients
- PROPARACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Indications and Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated for procedures in which a topical ophthalmic anesthetic is indicated: corneal anesthesia of short duration, e.g. tonometry, gonioscopy, removal of corneal foreign bodies, and for short corneal and conjunctival procedures.
Warnings
WARNINGS NOT FOR INJECTION - FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY. Prolonged use of a topical ocular anesthetic is not recommended. It may produce permanent corneal opacification with accompanying visual loss.