Source: Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ) Revision Year: 2018 Publisher: Pharmaco (NZ) Ltd, 4 Fisher Crescent, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1060, New Zealand. PO Box 4079, Auckland 1140, New Zealand. Free Phone: 0800 804 079.
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.
For ocular use only. Single patient use only.
After the cap is removed, if tamper evident snap collar is loose, remove before using product.
If more than one topical ophthalmic product is being used, the products must be administered at least 5 minutes apart. Eye ointments should be administered last.
To prevent contamination of the dropper tip and solution, care must be taken not to touch the eyelids, surrounding areas or other surfaces with the dropper tip. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
For tonometry and other procedures of short duration, instil one or two drops just prior to evaluation. For minor surgical procedures such as foreign body or suture removal, instil one to two drops every five to ten minutes for one to three doses. For prolonged anaesthesia as in cataract extraction, instil one to two drops in the eye(s) every five to ten minutes for three to five doses.
Note: Because the “blink” reflex is temporarily eliminated it is suggested that the eye be covered with a patch following this procedure.
Patients should be advised to avoid touching or rubbing the eye until the anaesthesia has worn off.
In the event of overdose or accidental ingestion, systemic effects may manifest as central nervous system (CNS) stimulation and may include nervousness, tremors or convulsions; followed by depression in CNS which may result in loss of consciousness and respiratory depression. A topical overdose of Alcaine Eye Drops can be flushed from the eyes with warm water. Appropriate symptomatic treatment is indicated if any systemic effects are observed.
For advice on the management of overdose please contact the National Poisons Centre on 0800 POISON (0800 764 766).
Shelf life: 24 months.
Store at 2°C to 8°C. Refrigerate do not freeze.
Protect from light.
Discard container 4 weeks after opening.
Alcaine Eye Drops come in a 15 mL, dropper bottle consisting of a low density polyethylene.
No special requirements for disposal.
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