Proparacaine Hydrochloride

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. Allergic contact dermatitis from proparacaine with drying and fissuring of the fingertips has been reported. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch & Lomb Incorporated at 1-800-553-5340 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

CONTRAINDICATIONS Proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation.

DESCRIPTION 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: 330.86 Each mL contains: Active: proparacaine hydrochloride 5 mg (0.5%). Inactives: glycerin and purified water. The pH may be adjusted with hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride (0.01%). chemical structure

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 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: Proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP, 0.5% should be clear, colorless to faint yellow color. If the solution becomes darker, discard the solution. FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Proparacaine hydrochloride 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.

WARNINGS NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE - FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY Prolonged use of a topical ocular anesthetic is not recommended. It may produce permanent corneal opacification with accompanying visual loss.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is a rapidly-acting topical anesthetic, with induced anesthesia lasting approximately 10-20 minutes.

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Proparacaine Hydrochloride Proparacaine Hydrochloride PROPARACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE PROPARACAINE BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE GLYCERIN HYDROCHLORIC ACID WATER SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Long-term studies in animals have not been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential, mutagenicity or possible impairment of fertility in males or females.

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Proparacaine Hydrochloride

Proparacaine Hydrochloride

50090-1923

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG

OPHTHALMIC

Proparacaine Hydrochloride Label Image

Storage: Refrigerate at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Protect from light. Keep tightly closed. DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED NECKBAND IS NOT INTACT. Keep out of reach of children. Distributed by: Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA Manufactured by: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Tampa, FL 33637 USA © 2023 Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or its affiliates Revised: September 2023 9114405 (Folded) 9114505 (Flat)

Geriatric Use No overall clinical differences in safety of effectiveness have been observed between the elderly and other adult patients.

Nursing Mothers It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when proparacaine hydrochloride is administered to a nursing woman.

Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution in pediatric patients have been established. Use of proparacaine hydrochloride is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults and children over the age of twelve, and safety information in neonates and other pediatric patients.

Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with 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.

HOW SUPPLIED Product: 50090-1923 NDC: 50090-1923-0 15 mL in a BOTTLE, DROPPER / 1 in a CARTON

PRECAUTIONS Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Long-term studies in animals have not been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential, mutagenicity or possible impairment of fertility in males or females. Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with 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. Nursing Mothers It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when proparacaine hydrochloride is administered to a nursing woman. Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution in pediatric patients have been established. Use of proparacaine hydrochloride is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults and children over the age of twelve, and safety information in neonates and other pediatric patients. Geriatric Use No overall clinical differences in safety of effectiveness have been observed between the elderly and other adult patients.