Complete Up To Date Information about Ophthaine Solution.
NADA Number: 009-035 | |
| Proprietary Name |
Ophthaine® Solution |
|---|---|
| Sponsor |
Fort Dodge Animal Health, Division of Wyeth Holdings Corp. |
| Sponsor Address |
P. O. Box 1339 Fort Dodge, IA 50501 USA |
| Ingredients |
Proparacaine Hydrochloride |
| Species |
Animals |
| Routes of Administration |
Opthalmological |
| Dose Form |
Liquid (solution) |
| Drug Form |
Liquid (solution) |
| Dispensing Status |
RX |
|
Dosage Amount, Indications & Limitations |
524.1982 Proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution. Specifications: The drug is an aqueous solution containing 0.5 percent proparacaine hydrochloride, 2.45 percent glycerin as a stabilizer, and 0.2 percent chlorobutanol (choral derivative) and 1:10,000 benzalkonium chloride as preservatives. Conditions of use: Animals Amount: Instill one to two drops 2 or 3 minutes before removal of stitches. Indications: The drug is indicated for use as a topical ophthalmic anesthetic in animals. It is used as an anesthetic in removal of sutures from the cornea. For removal of sutures. Limitations: For use only by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. The long-term toxicity of proparacaine is unknown. Prolonged use may possibly delay wound healing. Amount: For ophthalmic use, instill three to five drops in the eye prior to examination; for otic use instill five to 10 drops in the ear; for nasal use, instill five to 10 drops in each nostril every 3 minutes for three doses. Indications: The drug is indicated for use as a topical ophthalmic anesthetic in animals. It is used as an anesthetic in cauterization of corneal ulcers and removal of foreign bodies cornea. Local applications may also be used as an aid in the removal of foreign bodies from the nose and ear canal. For removal of foreign bodies from eye, ear, and nose. Limitations: For use only by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. The long-term toxicity of proparacaine is unknown. Prolonged use may possibly delay wound healing. Amount: Instill one to two drops immediately before measurement. Indications: The drug is indicated for use as a topical ophthalmic anesthetic in animals. It is used as an anesthetic in measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry) when glaucoma is suspected. For tonometry. Limitations: For use only by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. The long-term toxicity of proparacaine is unknown. Prolonged use may possibly delay wound healing. Amount: Instill two drops into the ear every 5 minutes for three doses. Indications: The drug is indicated for use as a topical ophthalmic anesthetic in animals. Local applications may also be used as an accessory in the examination and treatment of painful otitis. As an aid in treatment of otitis. Limitations: For use only by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. The long-term toxicity of proparacaine is unknown. Prolonged use may possibly delay wound healing. Amount: Instill one or more drops as required. Indications: The drug is indicated for use as a topical ophthalmic anesthetic in animals. Local applications may be used in minor surgery. For minor surgery. Limitations: For use only by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. The long-term toxicity of proparacaine is unknown. Prolonged use may possibly delay wound healing. Amount: Instill two to three drops with a blunt 20-gauge needle immediately before inserting catheter. Indications: The drug is indicated for use as a topical ophthalmic anesthetic in animals. Local applications may be used prior to catheterization. For catheterization. Limitations: For use only by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. The long-term toxicity of proparacaine is unknown. Prolonged use may possibly delay wound healing. |