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DailyMed Label: Alcaine

Title
DailyMed Label: Alcaine
Date
2023
Document type
DailyMed Prescription
Name
Alcaine
Generic name
proparacaine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Product information
NDC: 0998-0016
Product information
NDC: 0998-0016
Product information
NDC: 0998-0016
Description
ALCAINE™ (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP) 0.5% is a topical local anesthetic for ophthalmic use. The active ingredient is represented by the structural formula: Established Name: Proparacaine Hydrochloride Chemical Name: Benzoic acid, 3-amino-4-propoxy-,2-(diethylamino) ethyl ester, monohydrochloride. Molecular Weight: 330.85 g/mol Each mL contains of ALCAINE™ (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP) 0.5%: Active: proparacaine hydrochloride 5 mg 0.5%. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride (0.01%). Inactives: glycerin and purified water. The pH may be adjusted with hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide. chemical
Indications
ALCAINE™ 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.
Dosage
Usual Dosage: Removal of foreign bodies and sutures, and for tonometry: 1 to 2 drops (in single instillations) in each eye before operating. Short Corneal and Conjunctival Procedures: 1 drop in each eye every 5 to 10 minutes for 5 to 7 doses. NOTE: ALCAINE™ (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP) 0.5% should be clear to straw-color. If the solution becomes darker, discard the solution.
Contraindications
ALCAINE™ ophthalmic solution should be considered contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation.
Precautions
Long-term studies in animals have not been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential, mutagenicity, or possible impairment of fertility in males or females. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with ALCAINE ™ (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP) 0.5%. It is also not known whether proparacaine hydrochloride can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Proparacaine hydrochloride should be administered to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Adverse reactions
Occasional temporary stinging, burning and conjunctival redness may occur with the use of proparacaine. A rare, severe, immediate-type, apparently hyperallergic corneal reaction characterized by acute, intense and diffuse epithelial keratitis, a gray, ground glass appearance, sloughing of large areas of necrotic epithelium, corneal filaments and, sometimes, iritis with descemetitis has been reported.
How supplied
ALCAINE™ (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP) 0.5% is supplied in DROP-TAINER® dispensers as follows: 15 mL                NDC 0998-0016-15 Storage: Bottle must be stored in unit carton to protect contents from light. Store bottles under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). After opening, ALCAINE™ can be used until the expiration date on the bottle. NOTE: ALCAINE™ (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP) 0.5% should be clear to straw-color. If the solution becomes darker, discard the solution. Distributed by: ALCON LABORATORIES, INC. Fort Worth, Texas 76134 Revised: 09/2022 Alcon Alcon Laboratories, Inc. 6201 South Freeway Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA © 2022 Alcon Inc. Printed in USA alcon.medinfo@alcon.com 1-800-757-9195   300056034-0222
Clinical pharmacology
ALCAINE™ ophthalmic solution is a rapidly-acting topical anesthetic, with induced anesthesia lasting approximately 10-20 minutes.
Package label
NDC 0998-0016-15 Alcon Alcaine ™ (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP) 0.5% 15 mL   Sterile Rx Only PRECAUTION: NOT FOR INJECTION. FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY. Do not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the solution. USUAL DOSAGE: 1 or 2 drops. Read enclosed insert. Bottles must be stored in unit carton to protect from light. STORAGE: Store between 2º to 8ºC (36º to 46ºF). After opening, ALCAINE™ can be used until the expiration date on the bottle. ALCAINE ™ (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) should be clear to straw-color. If the solution becomes darker, discard the solution. INGREDIENTS: Each mL contains: Active: proparacaine hydrochloride 5 mg (0.5%). Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives : glycerin, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH), purified water pH range 4.0 to 6.0 1-800-757-9195 alcon.medinfo@alcon.com Country of Origin: Switzerland Alcon ALCON LABORATORIES, INC. 6201 South Freeway Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA      Printed in USA 300056033-0922 NDC  0998-0016-15 Alcon Alcaine® (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP) 0.5% 15 mL   Sterile Rx Only PRECAUTION: NOT FOR INJECTION. FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY. Do not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the solution. USUAL DOSAGE: 1 or 2 drops. Read enclosed insert. Bottles must be stored in unit carton to protect from light. STORAGE: Store between 2º-8ºC (36º-46ºF). ALCAINE® (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) should be clear to straw-color. If the solution becomes darker, discard the solution. INGREDIENTS: Each mL contains: Active: proparacaine hydrochloride 5 mg (0.5%). Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives : glycerin, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH), purified water pH range 4.0 to 6.0 1-800-757-9195 MedInfo@AlconLabs.com Country of Origin: Switzerland Alcon ALCON LABORATORIES, INC. 6201 South Freeway Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA  Printed in USA 300048624-0721 NDC  0998-0016-15 Alcon Alcaine® (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP) 0.5% 15 mL   Sterile Rx Only PRECAUTION: NOT FOR INJECTION. FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY. Do not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the solution. USUAL DOSAGE: 1 or 2 drops. Read enclosed insert. Bottles must be stored in unit carton to protect from light. STORAGE: Store between 2º-8ºC (36º-46ºF). ALCAINE® (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) should be clear to straw-color. If the solution becomes darker, discard the solution. INGREDIENTS: Each mL contains: Active: proparacaine hydrochloride 5 mg (0.5%). Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives : glycerin, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH), purified water pH range 4.0 to 6.0 1-800-757-9195 MedInfo@AlconLabs.com Country of Origin: Switzerland Alcon ALCON LABORATORIES, INC. 6201 South Freeway Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA  Printed in USA 9016948-0119 SN: LOT: EXP: GTIN:  00309980016156 NDC 0998-0016-15 Alcon Alcaine ™ (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP) 0.5% Sterile 15 mL Rx Only PRECAUTION: NOT FOR INJECTION. FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY. Do not touch dropper tip to any surface as this may contaminate the solution. USUAL DOSAGE: 1 or 2 drops. Read enclosed insert. STORAGE: Store between 2º to 8ºC (36º to 46ºF). After opening, ALCAINE ™ can be used until the expiration date on the bottle. Bottles must be stored in unit carton to protect from light. ALCAINE ™ (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) should be clear to straw-color. If the solution becomes darker, discard the solution. INGREDIENTS: Each mL contains: Active: proparacaine hydrochloride 5 mg (0.5%). ALCON LABORATORIES, INC. Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA     Printed in USA LOT/EXP.: NDC 0998-0016-15 Alcon Alcaine® (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP) 0.5% Sterile 15 mL Rx Only PRECAUTION: NOT FOR INJECTION. FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY. Do not touch dropper tip to any surface as this may contaminate the solution. USUAL DOSAGE: 1 or 2 drops. Read enclosed insert. STORAGE: Store between 2º-8ºC (36º-46ºF). Bottles must be stored in unit carton to protect from light. ALCAINE® (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) should be clear to straw-color. If the solution becomes darker, discard the solution. INGREDIENTS: Each mL contains: Active: proparacaine hydrochloride 5 mg (0.5%). ALCON LABORATORIES, INC. Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA     Printed in USA LOT/EXP.: NDC 0998-0016-15 Alcon Alcaine® (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP) 0.5% Sterile 15 mL Rx Only PRECAUTION: NOT FOR INJECTION. FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY. Do not touch dropper tip to any surface as this may contaminate the solution. USUAL DOSAGE: 1 or 2 drops. Read enclosed insert. STORAGE: Store between 2º-8ºC (36º-46ºF). Bottles must be stored in unit carton to protect from light. ALCAINE® (proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) should be clear to straw-color. If the solution becomes darker, discard the solution. INGREDIENTS: Each mL contains: Active: proparacaine hydrochloride 5 mg (0.5%). ALCON LABORATORIES, INC. Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA     Printed in USA A Novartis Division LOT/EXP.: H15466-1118

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