Paracain Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to the class of 'ophthalmic anaesthetics', primarily used to numb the eye or eyes before surgery, after injury, and other tests or medical procedures. Ocular anaesthesia numbs the eye/eyes to facilitate pain-free surgery, and rapid recovery, and minimize the risks associated with the surgery. 

Paracain Eye Drops 5 ml contains 'Proparacaine hydrochloride,' a numbing medication that blocks the transmission of pain signals from the nerve endings of the eye to the brain. This blockage causes the loss of pain sensation, thus helping numb the area and relieving pain during a medical procedure. Paracain Eye Drops 5 ml is a rapidly acting anaesthetic that facilitates numbness within 30 seconds.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on the severity of your pain and response to treatment. Common side effects of Paracain Eye Drops 5 ml include eye redness, discomfort, watery eyes, and increased winking. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please inform your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you have allergies, heart diseases, or overactive thyroid/hyperthyroidism before starting Paracain Eye Drops 5 ml. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or are a breastfeeding mother before using Paracain Eye Drops 5 ml. These eye drops can cause blurry vision and make your eyes sensitive to light; hence drive or operate machinery only if you are able to see things clearly. It is advised to avoid alcohol while being treated with Paracain Eye Drops 5 ml. Adequate studies were not performed to confirm the safe use of Paracain Eye Drops 5 ml in children; please seek medical advice.

Paracain Eye Drops 5 ml contains 'Proparacaine hydrochloride,' a local anaesthetic used to relieve pain and discomfort during surgery, after injury, and other medical procedures. It works by blocking the transmission of pain signals from the nerve endings of the eye to the brain. Paracain Eye Drops 5 ml is useful in ocular procedures like tonometry (measurement of intraocular pressure), gonioscopy (procedure to check for the signs of glaucoma), removal of corneal foreign bodies, for short corneal and conjunctival procedures, and surgical operations like cataract extraction.

• Watery eyes

• Increased winking

• Eye redness

• Eye discomfort

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any allergies, heart diseases, or overactive thyroid/hyperthyroidism before starting Paracain Eye Drops 5 ml. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a breastfeeding mother. Paracain Eye Drops 5 ml can cause blurry vision and make your eyes sensitive to light; hence drive or operate machinery only if you are able to see things. It is better to avoid alcohol while being treated with Paracain Eye Drops 5 ml. The safety and efficacy of Paracain Eye Drops 5 ml are unknown in children; hence please seek medical advice.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Paracain Eye Drops 5 ml may interact with other local anaesthetics (bupivacaine, chloroprocaine, lidocaine), antibiotics (nitrofurantoin), fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital), and angina medicines (nitroglycerin).

Drug-Food Interaction: It is advised to avoid alcohol consumption while being treated with Paracain Eye Drops 5 ml.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using Paracain Eye Drops 5 ml, let your doctor know if you have any allergies, heart diseases, or overactive thyroid/hyperthyroidism.

• BUPIVACAINE
• CHLOROPROCAINE
• LIDOCAINE
• NITROFURANTOIN
• PHENYTOIN
• PHENOBARBITAL
• NITROGLYCERIN

• Wash your hands regularly. Avoid touching the eyes with dirty hands. 
• Avoid rubbing the eyes.
• Avoid sharing eye makeup, such as eyeliner, mascara or kohl.
• Always use clean towels or tissues to wipe your eyes and face.
• Try to maintain good hygiene to keep your eyes clean and irritant-free.
• If you wear contact lenses, clean and replace contact lenses more often. Never share contact lenses. Always remember to wash your hands before using and removing the contact lens. 
• Avoid staring at digital screens for longer durations. Rest your eyes every 20 minutes.

Avoid prolonged period usage since Proparacaine hydrochloride may produce permanent corneal opacification (scarring or clouding of the cornea) with accompanying visual loss.

Ocular anaesthesia: It is the process of numbing the eye/eyes to facilitate pain-free surgery, rapid recovery, and minimising the risks associated with the surgery. Proper anaesthetic management is important for any eye surgery. This can be achieved by options like eye drops, gels, or ointments that contain a local anaesthetic and can be administered directly into the eye for rapid onset of action.