Minims*
Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride 0.4% w/v
Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride
About Minims Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride
The name of this medicine is Minims Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride. Each Minims unit contains 0.4% w/v oxybuprocaine hydrochloride solution.
The active ingredient in this medicine is oxybuprocaine hydrochloride. This is the new name for benoxinate hydrochloride. The ingredient itself has not changed.
It also contains purified water and a small amount of hydrochloric acid. Each Minims unit is a sterile single use eyedrop containing approximately 0.5ml of solution. Each carton contains 20 Minims units. Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride is used as a local anaesthetic.
Who makes this medicine ?
Minims Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride 0.4% w/v are manufactured by
The Marketing Authorisations for Minims Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride 0.4% (PL 0033/5004R & PA 118/9/1) are held by
What is it for ?
This medicine is used to numb the eye temporarily. This could be necessary for a number of reasons. Most often, this medicine is used to allow your doctor or eye specialist to measure the pressure inside your eye, fit contact lenses or perform minor operations.
Before using this medicine
This product should not be used in patients who are allergic to oxybuprocaine. Make sure that you tell your doctor or eye specialist if you have had an allergic reaction to oxybuprocaine in the past.
When your eye has been numbed it is important to keep it free of dust and bacteria. Your doctor or eye specialist will make sure that your eye is properly protected.
If you are pregnant (or if you think that you might be pregnant) you should tell your doctor or eye specialist before this medicine is used. It is possible that you will still receive it, but it is also possible that an alternative may be used.
Oxybuprocaine is more comfortable for your eyes than some local anaesthetics but you may still feel some stinging when the drops are first added. Your sight may also become blurred. Make sure that you do not try to drive or use machinery until you sight has returned to normal.
Local anaesthetic eye drops can damage the surface of the eye if they are used too much or too often. Your doctor or eye specialist will make sure that this does not happen. One drop of solution is enough to allow your doctor or eye specialist to measure the pressure inside your eye.
Two drops, one and a half minutes apart is enough to allow contact lenses to be fitted.
Three drops at one and a half minute intervals is enough to allow minor operations to be performed.
The doctor or eye specialist will put the drops in your eye for you. You may be asked to press on the inner corners of your eyes for a minute to prevent the solution draining into your nose and throat. The Minims unit should then be discarded. Your eye will remain numb for about one hour, depending on how many drops you received.
It is very unlikely that you will suffer an overdose from this medicine, but if you suddenly feel unwell after receiving the drops, tell your doctor or eye specialist.
After using this medicine
This medicine is not expected to cause you any unwanted side effects, but you should tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried about anything.
Storing this medicine
- The expiry date is printed on each Minims unit overwrap and on the carton label. Do not use it after this date.
- This medicine should be stored below 25°C and protected from light. Do not allow to freeze.
This leaflet applies only to Minims Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride 0.4% w/v, but it does not contain all the information known about it.
If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask a doctor, eye specialist or pharmacist.
Date of (Partial) Revision of Text : May 2005.
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