Paracain Opthalmic Solution

What Is Paracain Ophthalmic Solution?

Paracain Ophthalmic Solution is a local anesthetic in order to ease minor procedures in the eyes. Paracain Ophthalmic Solution is meant only to be used in the affected area in the doctor's dose and duration.

You just have to place the eye drop close to your eye and gently press the tube for applying the medicine. Make sure the dropper tip should not come in direct contact with the infected eye. Temporary redness, stinging, or burning sensation at the application site are some of the common side effects that the person may experience.

In case these symptoms persist for a longer duration, consult with the doctor. Do not let the medicine go into the nose or ears while applying. Inform your doctor first in case of pregnancy, allergic to Proparacaine, or any other medicine.

What Is The Use Of Paracain Ophthalmic Solution?

Paracain Ophthalmic Solution is basically used as eye anesthesia.

Eye anesthesia: It is a solution used while performing various eye procedures. It helps both the patient and the doctors to perform surgery with ease. It temporarily paralyzes the globe of the eye, eyelids, lids, and accessory structures of the eye. In other ways, Paracain Ophthalmic Solution acts as an adequate painkilling after the eye procedures.

The solution is generally very safe, works quickly, and allows carrying out the surgical procedures without causing pain and distress.

Who Manufactures Paracain Ophthalmic Solution?

Sunways India Pvt Ltd is a medium-sized pharmaceutical company that manufactures Paracain Ophthalmic Solution. The company was incorporated in 1951 with an unflinching determination and commitment to providing the vital services of Health Care.

Today the company is considered the torchbearer in the area of Opthalmology. Sunway is located at Sarigam GIDC, which specializes in manufacturing oral medication such as capsules and syrups.

What Is The Strength Of Paracain Ophthalmic Solution?

When it comes to the strength of medicine, it means the amount of chemical salt present in the medicine's unit dose. Here, Paracain Ophthalmic Solution's strength is 0.5% of Proparacaine for weight by volume(w/v).

What Are The Side Effects Associated With Paracain Ophthalmic Solution?

Paracain Ophthalmic Solution usage doesn't need to cause side effects. But you may experience some of them only if you do not follow the instructions of the doctor. 

Check out from the list below if you experience some of them:-

Rare

• Blurry vision
• severe stinging in the eye
• tearing
• redness of eye
• increase in the sensitivity to light
• throbbing eye pain

Incidence unknown

• Bloody eye
• burning sensation, stinging, itching, redness, or irritation of the eye
• change in vision

Some side effects do not require immediate medical treatment they get resolved on their own, such as:-

Incidence not known

• Cracking dry skin
• Grooves or lines in the skin of the fingertips
• skin rash, hives, itching, or redness

What Medicines Show Interactions With Paracain Ophthalmic Solution?

There are a total of 38 known drugs that show interactions with Proparacaine (Paracain Ophthalmic Solution). But the most frequently interacting drugs are as follows:-

• Alocril (nedocromil ophthalmic)
• Alphagan P (brimonidine ophthalmic)
• Alrex (loteprednol ophthalmic)
• Altafluor Benox (benoxinate / fluorescein ophthalmic)
• Arimidex (anastrozole)
• Avastin (bevacizumab)
• Azasite (azithromycin ophthalmic)
• Azopt (brinzolamide ophthalmic)
• Besivance (besifloxacin ophthalmic)
• Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin ophthalmic)
• Combigan (brimonidine/timolol ophthalmic)
• Diamox (acetazolamide)
• Durezol (difluprednate ophthalmic)
• Iopidine (apraclonidine ophthalmic)
• Marcaine (bupivacaine)
• Maxitrol (dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic)
• Mydriacyl (tropicamide ophthalmic)
• Prolensa (bromfenac ophthalmic)
• Rhopressa (netarsudil ophthalmic)
• TobraDex (dexamethasone/tobramycin ophthalmic)

Paracain Ophthalmic Solution is meant only for external use. Always apply it as directed by the doctor. In general, hold the dropper close to the affected eye, squeeze it gently and drop the medicine as recommended by the doctor. Do not forget to wipe off the extra medicine from the eye.

Safety Measures While Applying Paracain Ophthalmic Solution

Yes, taking safety measures is associated with every medicine. Therefore, check out the list of safety measures that need to be followed while applying Paracain Ophthalmic Solution, such as:-

• If you are allergic to Proparacaine, inform your doctor; until then, do not use Paracain Ophthalmic Solution.
• Remove your contact lenses while applying Paracain Ophthalmic Solution.
• Do not apply any other eye drop after using Paracain Ophthalmic Solution.
• Wash your hands before applying Paracain Ophthalmic Solution.
• The eye drop has no such interactions with alcohol. Therefore, it is safe to apply it while consuming alcohol.
• In case of breastfeeding and pregnancy, consult with the doctor first before applying the eyedrop. Do not decide on your own.
• People with severe kidney complications should not consume the medicine without consulting the doctor.

What Will Happen If I Overdose With Proparacaine(Paracain Ophthalmic Solution)?

Overdose of Paracain Ophthalmic Solution may elevate serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, and subsequent renal failure. If you experience any of the uncertain symptoms severely, consult your doctor.  

In such cases, call immediately at the poison control center. The United States people can call the poison control center at 1800-222-1222.

How To Keep Paracain Ophthalmic Solution?

Try Keeping Paracain Ophthalmic Solution in a closed container at a cool temperature. Do not let children play with Paracain Ophthalmic Solution, it can be dangerous for them, keep them out of it.