Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Indication: Ophthalmic Local anaesthesia Age: Adult Condition: allow tonometry |
Dose: Eye drop – 1 drop Frequency: once Note: Instil into the conjunctival sac; sufficient anaesthesia after 60 seconds. |
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Indication: Ophthalmic Local anaesthesia Age: Adult Condition: fitting of contact lenses |
Dose: Eye drop – 1 drop Frequency: twice Note: Second drop to be instilled after a 90 second interval. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Topical ocular anaesthesia for procedures such as tonometry, fitting of contact lenses, or removal of foreign bodies Age: Children |
Dose: Drops – 1 to 3 drops Note: Ophthalmic (instilled into the conjunctival sac) |
Administration
- Wash hands before use
- One drop per affected eye
Side Effect
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- transient stinging and blurring of vision
- excitation of CNS
- muscle twitching and tremors
- convulsions
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
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