Procain 0.5% Eye Drops 10ml

✔️ Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before using Procain. The suitability of treatment depends on the active ingredient, dose and clinical circumstances. Use it only when recommended by a qualified healthcare professional.

✔️ Dosage and Administration

Procain eye drops must be administered according to the instructions of an ophthalmologist or another qualified healthcare professional. The dose depends on the procedure and the specific formulation.

Typical procedural dosing described for certain proparacaine ophthalmic preparations includes:

• Tonometry: Usually 1–2 drops immediately before the measurement.
• Removal of superficial foreign bodies or sutures: Usually 1–2 drops shortly before the procedure.
• Deeper anaesthesia for selected procedures: Additional doses may be administered by a healthcare professional at appropriate intervals.

These are general examples, not a prescription for self-use. The exact dose and repeat-dosing schedule must be verified against the specific product's approved instructions.

✔️ Side Effects:

• Temporary stinging or burning in the eye
• Eye redness
• Irritation or discomfort
• Increased tearing
• Temporary changes in blinking

✔️ How to Administer the Eye Drops

• Wash your hands before handling the bottle.
• Tilt your head back and gently pull down the lower eyelid to form a small pocket.
• Hold the dropper above the eye without allowing its tip to touch the eye, eyelid or any other surface.
• Instil the prescribed number of drops into the lower eyelid pocket.
• Close the eye gently and wipe away excess liquid with a clean tissue if necessary.
• Replace the cap securely without touching the dropper tip.
• Procain should be administered by a healthcare professional for ophthalmic procedures. Do not use it repeatedly or keep it for personal treatment of eye pain.

✔️ Safety Information:

• Allergy: Do not use Procain if you have a known allergy to its active ingredient or any other component of the preparation.
• Corneal safety: Repeated or prolonged use of topical eye anaesthetics can damage the cornea and may lead to serious complications.
• Medical supervision: This medicine should be used only for the procedure and duration specified by a healthcare professional.
• Eye injury: Do not self-treat an injured, irritated or painful eye with an anaesthetic. Seek professional assessment.
• Other medical conditions: Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, hyperthyroidism, a history of medicine allergies or any other significant medical condition.
• Other medicines: Inform your healthcare professional about all eye drops, medicines and supplements you use.
• Accidental exposure: If the solution accidentally enters the mouth, nose or ears, rinse the exposed area with water and seek medical advice if irritation or other symptoms occur.
• Contact lenses: Follow the product instructions and your eye specialist's advice about contact lens use around the time of the procedure.

✔️ Storage Instructions

Store Procain according to the instructions printed on its packaging. Keep the bottle tightly closed, protect it from unsuitable temperatures and direct sunlight, and keep it out of children's reach. Do not use the drops after the expiry date or if the solution appears abnormal.