Description
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Proxymetacaine
Indications/Uses
ALCAINE ophthalmic solution contains proxymetacaine hydrochloride, a local anesthetic.
ALCAINE ophthalmic solution is indicated for surface anesthesia in ophthalmologic procedures, such as: tonometric measure of the intraocular pressure, removal of foreign bodies and sutures, conjunctival and corneal scraping, gonioscopic examinations, and other cases where surface anesthesia is indicated.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Posology: For tonometry and other procedures of short duration, instill 1 or 2 drops just prior to evaluation.
For minor surgical procedures such as foreign body or suture removal, instill 1 to 2 drops every 5 to 10 minutes for 1 to 3 doses.
For prolonged anesthesia as in cataract extraction, instill one or two drops in the eye (s) every 5 to 10 minutes for 3 to 5 doses.
Pediatric population: The safety and efficacy of Proxymetacaine Eye Drops in children has not been established.
Use in Elderly Patients: No information is available to suggest dosage adjustment in patients above 65 years of age.
Use in patients with hepatic or renal impairment: The safety and efficacy of ALCAINE ophthalmic solution in patients with hepatic or renal impairment have not been established.
For minor surgical procedures such as foreign body or suture removal, instill 1 to 2 drops every 5 to 10 minutes for 1 to 3 doses.
For prolonged anesthesia as in cataract extraction, instill one or two drops in the eye (s) every 5 to 10 minutes for 3 to 5 doses.
Pediatric population: The safety and efficacy of Proxymetacaine Eye Drops in children has not been established.
Use in Elderly Patients: No information is available to suggest dosage adjustment in patients above 65 years of age.
Use in patients with hepatic or renal impairment: The safety and efficacy of ALCAINE ophthalmic solution in patients with hepatic or renal impairment have not been established.
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