Proparacaine Hydrochloride Suppliers & Bulk Manufacturers

Available Forms: Eye Drops

Available Strengths: 0.5% w/v

Reference Brands: Alcaine (USA)

Category: Opthalmology

Product Description:

Proparacaine Hydrochloride is a fast-acting local anesthetic widely used in ophthalmology to provide temporary numbness of the eye’s surface. It is specifically formulated for ocular use and delivers rapid onset of action, making it ideal for diagnostic and minor therapeutic procedures. By blocking nerve conduction in the cornea and conjunctiva, it allows eye examinations and interventions to be performed comfortably and without pain.

This medication is commonly used during procedures such as tonometry, gonioscopy, corneal scraping, foreign body removal, and other minor ophthalmic examinations. Due to its short duration of action, proparacaine hydrochloride is intended for in-clinic use under medical supervision rather than for prolonged or repeated self-administration.

Proparacaine hydrochloride is supplied as a sterile ophthalmic solution, most commonly in a 0.5% concentration. It is well tolerated when used appropriately and has a long history of clinical use in eye care settings worldwide. Its reliable anesthetic effect, rapid action, and controlled duration make it an essential product in ophthalmology clinics, hospitals, and diagnostic centers for ensuring patient comfort during eye procedures.