Product Usage

ALCAINE Eye Drops are only to be used by your doctor during eye procedures.

The usual dose of ALCAINE is one to two drops in your eye(s). This may be repeated every 5-10 minutes, for up to 3 doses.

Your doctor will put the correct number of drops of ALCAINE into your eye(s) before starting the procedure on your eye(s). Your doctor will not write a prescription for ALCAINE for your own use. ALCAINE has been specifically developed to help a doctor numb the feeling in your eye(s) while attending to your eye(s).

The number of times you will be given ALCAINE during the procedure will depend on the type and length of procedure to be performed. For example, your doctor will put one to two drops into your eye(s) just before measuring the pressure in your eye. However, if you are to have minor surgery such as removal of stitches your doctor will put one to two drops in your eye(s) every 5 to 10 minutes for up to three doses.

Things you should do:

- Remind any doctor or pharmacist you visit that you are using ALCAINE.

- Keep all your medical appointments so your progress can be checked.

- Keep your eye(s) covered and protected.

Things you should not do:

- Do not touch or rub your eye while your eye is numb because you may scratch the surface of your eye and damage it.

Driving or using machines: Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools as ALCAINE may temporarily blur your vision.

Looking after your medicine:

- Store in a refrigerator between 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze. Protect from light.

- Do not use the product on more than one person.

- Discard the container 4 weeks after opening.

- Discard any unused product.