Alcaine TM
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Active ingredients: proxymetacaine
Pack: Alcaine 0.5% eye drops, 15 mL, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ALCAINE proxymetacaine hydrochloride 0.5% eye drops bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INDICATIONS AS AT 13 JAN 2005 : ALCAINE Eye Drops are indicated for procedures in which a rapid and short-acting topical ophthalmic anaesthetic is indicated such as in cataract surgery and suture removal from the cornea, and in tonometry, gonioscopy, removal of corneal foreign bodies, conjunctival scraping for diagnostic purposes, and other short corneal and conjunctival procedures.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Eye Drops, solution
- Ophthalmic
- Colourless to pale yellow solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 15mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient proxymetacaine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
