Lidocaine eye drops tube-dropper 2% 1.5 ml №5

Eye drops

Packaging

5 vials of 1.5 ml.

Mechanism of action

Local anesthetic agent for use in ophthalmology.

The local anesthetic effect of Lidocaine is due to the blockade of voltage-dependent sodium channels, which prevents the generation of impulses at the end of the sensory nerves and the conduction of pain impulses along the nerve fibers.

Lidocaine eliminates the pain sensitivity of the cornea, but complete (deep) anesthesia of the cornea (with full shutdown of tactile, temperature and pressure sensitivity) is usually not achieved.

After instillation into the conjunctival sac, the local anesthetic effect is achieved in 2–3 minutes and lasts at least 6–8 minutes (usually up to 10–15 minutes). The onset of anesthesia - 1 min after instillation. The maximum anesthesia is usually achieved approximately 5 minutes after instillation.

Indications

Local anesthesia in ophthalmology:

• when conducting contact methods of research (tonometry, gonioscopy, corneal diagnostic scraping);
• short-term surgical interventions on the cornea and conjunctiva (including the removal of foreign body and suture material);
• preparation for ophthalmologic operations.

Contraindications

• hypersensitivity.

With caution should use the drug in children.
Use during pregnancy and lactation

With caution should use the drug during pregnancy and lactation.

Special notes

During the action of the drug should not touch the eyes.

Before we drop eye drops contact lenses should be removed; it is possible to insert lenses no earlier than 30 minutes after instillation.

Influence on ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms
If the side effects after the use of the drug do not cause discomfort, there are no restrictions on the management of vehicles, mechanisms and activities of other hazardous activities that require special attention and quick reactions.

Composition

1 ml contains

Active ingredient: lidocaine hydrochloride - 20 mg

Excipients: benzethonium chloride, sodium chloride, water d / and.

Dosage and administration

Locally, by instillation into the conjunctival sac immediately before the study or surgery, 1-2 drops 2-3 times with an interval of 30-60 s.

Side effects

• local allergic reactions
• conjunctival irritation.

With prolonged use - corneal epitheliopathy.

Storage conditions

In the dark place at a temperature of from 15 to 25 ° C.