ALCAINE®Solution 0.5% 15mL has been a trusted solution for surgical and clinical ophthalmic procedures.
ALCAINE®Solution 0.5% 15mL is a topical local anesthetic indicated for corneal anesthesia of short duration, such as during tonometry or gonioscopy, and for the removal of corneal foreign bodies; and for short corneal and conjunctival procedures.
Before surgeries or as part of other treatments, ALCAINE®Solution 0.5% 15mL may be used as follows:
- For the removal of foreign bodies and sutures, and for tonometry: use 1 to 2 drops (in single installations) in each eye before operating.
- For short corneal and conjunctival procedures: use 1 drop in each eye every 5 to 10 minutes for 5 to 7 doses.