proparacaine hydrochloride

FDA Drug Profile — Alcaine, proparacaine hydrochloride

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 INTO THE EYE - 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.