ALKAIN Kolir 0.5% 15 ml.

WHAT ALKAIN 0.5% AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR ?
ALKAIN is a local anesthetic ( pain reliever ) .
ALKAIN used in surgical procedures requiring rapid and transient surface anesthetics , such as : preparation of a cataract extraction ( removal of the natural lens ) , removal of the thread from corneal measurements of intraocular pressure , examination of the anterior chamber of the eye, removal of the foreign body making a conjunctival discharge, and all other surgical procedures in whom surface (local ) anesthesia.
 
2 . BEFORE YOU USE ALKAIN 0.5%
Do not use ALKAIN 0.5%
if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to proksimetakainov hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of ALKAIN ;
Unsupervised .

Take special care with ALKAIN 0.5% :
Use ALKAIN just dropping in your eye (s) ;
If you have heart disease or an overactive thyroid ;
The use of 0.5% ALKAIN long can :
reduce the duration of anesthesia ;
delayed wound healing of the eye ;
led to the development of disorders of the cornea ;
increase susceptibility to other eye infections.
if you have epilepsy , heart or respiratory problems ;
if you suffer from myasthenia gravis (weakness and fatigue of the muscles) , patients with such problems are particularly sensitive to the effects of anesthetics ;
if it is known to have a low level of acetylcholine in the plasma or are treated if cholinesterase inhibitors , since it is known that patients with these problems occur to an increased risk of systemic adverse events , and in topical anesthetics of the ester type ;
The eyes should be protected from any dirt / foreign objects or chemicals. Do not touch or rub eyes until you pass the effects of anesthesia ;
If you have skin reactions at the application site (a condition known as contact dermatitis ) . Proksimetakainoviyat hydrochloride may cause allergic skin irritation on contact. Avoid contact ALKAIN 0.5% with skin;
If you are taking other medicines. Please read the section "Using other medicines" .
Its use should be discontinued if symptoms of hypersensitivity or eye irritation or worsen .
Use in children
Not available on the safety and effectiveness of ALKAIN 0.5% in children.

Using other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently used
other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy and lactation
If you are pregnant or may become pregnant , or are breast-feeding consult your doctor before using this medicine.
ALKAIN 0.5% should not be used in pregnancy .
Ask your doctor before taking any medicine.
Driving and using machines
It is possible immediately after placement of 0.5% ALKAIN may find that your vision is blurred . Wait until your vision is clear and only then drive or operate machinery.
Important information about some of the ingredients of ALKAIN 0.5%
In ALKAIN 0.5% contain a preservative ( benzalkonium chloride ) that can cause eye irritation and is known to discolour soft contact lenses.
If you wear contact lenses , you should remove them before using ALKAIN 0.5% , and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back .
 
3 . HOW TO USE ALKAIN 0.5%
ALKAIN 0.5% should be administered by your doctor before the examination or surgical procedure .
DO NOT use ALKAIN 0.5% without medical supervision !
Use in adults
In normal transient eye examinations : Pipet one or two drops at
each eye immediately prior to testing. It may be more drops instillation and if
necessary .
In short surgical procedures such as the removal of a foreign body or sutures :
Pipet one or two drops every 5 - 10 minutes, the procedure can be repeated 1 to
3 times .
In need of prolonged anesthesia such as cataract extraction : 1 or 2 drops of
every 5-10 minutes , the procedure was repeated 3 to 5 times .
It should be borne in mind that the start of a local anesthetic is usually started at
within 30 seconds and lasts up to 15 minutes .
Do not touch your eye or eyelid, surrounding areas or other surfaces with the tip of the dropper tip of the bottle. So there is a risk of contamination of the drops .

If you use in your eyes or a larger amount ALKAIN 0.5% than prescribed , rinse with warm water. In case of overdose or accidental ingestion by mistake , consult your doctor or pharmacist toxicology department , as there may be serious effects affecting the nervous and respiratory system.

If you use other eye medicines (drops or ointment ) , wait at least 5 minutes between each. Eye ointment should be placed last .
 
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
 
4 . POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, ALKAIN 0.5% can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them .

The following adverse reactions have been reported with the use of ALKAIN 0.5% .
Their frequency can not be estimated from available data:
Ocular side effects: corneal injury and inflammation of the ocular surface disorders , corneal clouding of the eye's surface , blurred vision , sensitivity to light , increased pupil size , eye pain , eye irritation , eye swelling , ocular discomfort abnormal sensation in the eye , redness of the eye, increased lacrimation .
Common side effects: allergic ( hypersensitivity) reactions, fainting.
If any of the side effects gets serious , or you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet , please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5 . HOW TO STORE ALKAIN ®?
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use ALKAIN 0.5% after the expiry date stated on the bottle and carton after 'EXP' . The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight .
Store in a refrigerator ( 2-8 ° C).
The bottle should be discarded four weeks after first opening to prevent infections and the need to start a new bottle.
To close properly after use.
ALKAIN 0.5% should not be used if the solution is cloudy or discolored .
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required . These measures will help to protect the environment.

6 . FURTHER INFORMATION
What does ALKAIN 0.5% ?
The active ingredient in 0.5% ALKAIN eye drops , solution is proksimetakainov hydrochloride. One milliliter of solution contained 5 mg proksimetakainov hydrochloride.
Other ingredients are: benzalkonium chloride , glycerol; hydrochloric acid and / or sodium
hydroxide (to adjust pH ) and purified water.
Looks like ALKAIN 0.5% and contents of the pack
ALKAIN 0.5% is a liquid ( clear, colorless to light tan-colored solution ) supplied in a plastic bottle of 15 ml with screw cap.