OP Can 0.5% Eye Drop is a local anesthetic. It allows minor procedures to be carried out without pain and distress in the eyes.

OP Can 0.5% Eye Drop is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, etc.

Uses of OP Can Eye Drop

Eye anesthesia

Benefits of OP Can Eye Drop

In Eye anesthesia

OP Can 0.5% Eye Drop is an eye anesthetic. It is used to induce a reversible loss of sensation during minor procedures of the eyes. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly and will allow carrying out of the procedure without causing pain and distress.

Side effects of OP Can Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of OP Can

Stinging in the eyes
Burning sensation in eye
Eye redness

How to use OP Can Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

OP Can 0.5% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of OP Can 0.5% Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether OP Can 0.5% Eye Drop alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Quick tips

OP Can 0.5% Eye Drop is commonly used to anesthetize the eye before cataract surgery or any other surgery in the eye.
Usually 1-2 drops are sufficient to anesthetize the eye.
Effect of OP Can 0.5% Eye Drop lasts for up to half an hour.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Esters derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Local anaesthetic (Esters)

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FAQs

What are the side effects of OP Can 0.5% Eye Drop?

The most common side effects of OP Can 0.5% Eye Drop are stinging, burning sensation, and eye redness. Usually these are temporary and subside on their own after sometime. However, if they do not resolve and worry you, please consult your doctor.

How is OP Can 0.5% Eye Drop used?

OP Can 0.5% Eye Drop is used by a doctor for examination of the eye or before any surgical procedure of the eye to numb the area. Few drops of it are applied on the surface of the eye with the help of a dropper. Any extra liquid must be wiped off.

What precautions should I take while using OP Can 0.5% Eye Drop?

Before using OP Can 0.5% Eye Drop, you must tell your doctor if you have had any allergies to this, or any other medicines earlier. You should know that this is a numbing medicine and the effect will take some time to wear off. Avoid rubbing your eye until your sensations are back to normal. Any kind of rubbing of the eyes may lead to injury to the eye.

Do these drops have an anti allergic property?

No. Numbing eye drops don’t have soothing, hydrating, anti-allergy, or antibiotic properties. They’re an anesthetic medication for your eye. When administered in small doses, these drops are considered safe. However, there are some risks of side effects if they’re overused.

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