Paracain Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% w/v

Paracain Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% w/v is a sterile eye drop that contains proparacaine 0.5% w/v, a local anesthetic used in the eye. It is used by eye care professionals to numb the surface of the eye before short procedures or exams, such as tonometry, foreign body removal, or other minor ophthalmic work. Because it works quickly and briefly, Paracain Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% w/v is meant for supervised use rather than home self-treatment. It does not treat the cause of eye pain or redness; it only numbs the eye for a short time.

How it works: Proparacaine blocks sodium channels in the nerves on the surface of the eye, which stops pain signals from being sent. In this sterile solution form, the medicine spreads across the eye surface quickly to numb the cornea and conjunctiva for a short time.

Paracain Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% w/v is the standard proparacaine strength used to produce rapid corneal anesthesia for in-office eye care. Since there are no sibling strengths or forms listed for this brand, this product represents the available ophthalmic solution presentation and is selected when a clinician needs a fast, short-lasting numbing effect on the eye surface. A doctor may choose this strength because it works within minutes and is suitable for brief diagnostic or minor therapeutic procedures.

• Numbing the eye before tonometry
• Eye examination procedures
• Removal of a foreign body from the eye
• Minor ophthalmic procedures
• Short-term surface anesthesia of the eye

• Use only exactly as directed by an eye care professional; Paracain Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% w/v is not for routine self-use.
• Wash your hands before handling the bottle and avoid touching the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• Close your eye gently after the drop is placed; do not rub the eye unless your clinician tells you to.
• If a procedure is planned, use the eye drop only at the time directed by the clinician, usually just before the exam or treatment.
• Do not use contact lenses unless your doctor says it is okay; the solution is for temporary anesthesia, not ongoing eye comfort.

Paracain Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% w/v provides 0.5% proparacaine per eye drop solution, which is a higher-concentration local anesthetic meant for brief ophthalmic numbing. The number of drops and how often it may be repeated depend on the procedure and the doctor’s judgment; it is used sparingly because repeated or prolonged use can injure the eye surface. There is no fixed everyday max dose for home use, since this medicine is intended to be administered under professional supervision.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Proparacaine may include:

• Temporary burning or stinging when the drop is placed
• Mild eye irritation
• Temporary blurred vision
• Redness of the eye surface
• Watery eyes
• Eye numbness that may make blinking feel unusual

• Use only in the eye; do not swallow the solution.
• Do not use Paracain Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% w/v as a pain reliever for ongoing eye pain at home.
• Avoid rubbing or touching the numbed eye because you may injure it without feeling it.
• Do not drive or do tasks requiring clear vision until normal feeling and vision return.
• Tell your clinician if you have eye infections, corneal disease, or a history of allergy to local anesthetics.
• Use extra caution if you wear contact lenses; they may need to be removed before use.
• This product is for short-term professional use, so repeated dosing should be avoided unless specifically directed.

• Other ophthalmic anesthetics
• Other eye drops or ointments that may irritate the eye
• Contact lenses, which may interfere with safe use
• Medicines that your eye doctor plans to use during the same procedure

Store Paracain Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% w/v at room temperature in the original container, tightly closed, and protect it from contamination and freezing.