Alcon Alcaine 0.5% Eye Drop
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Overview
Alcon Alcaine 0.5% Eye Drop is a prescription-only medicine (POM) presented as eye drops, with Proparacaine hydrochloride 0.5% as its active ingredient content.
This page is limited to product, safety and handling information, in line with Malaysian rules on prescription medicine information for the public. Your prescriber or pharmacist is the right source for anything beyond that, together with the leaflet inside the pack.
Through DoctorOnCall, this product is supplied after an online consultation with a licensed doctor and a valid prescription, and it is checked by a registered pharmacist before dispensing. Take it exactly as prescribed, and speak to your doctor before stopping, changing the dose, or starting any other medicine alongside it.
Directions for Use
Alcon Alcaine 0.5% Eye Drop is for administration by a doctor, ophthalmologist, or optometrist in a clinical setting only. It should never be dispensed for a patient to use repeatedly at home, as repeated or prolonged use can damage the surface of the cornea and delay healing of any existing eye injury.
Dosage
Alcon Alcaine 0.5% Eye Drop is administered by a healthcare professional as one or two drops immediately before the specific eye examination or procedure being performed; it is not intended for repeated self-administration or ongoing home use.
Shelf Life
Use this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.
Storage Instructions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Side Effects
- Temporary burning or stinging in the eye
- Blurred vision
- Redness or irritation of the eye
- Allergic reactions such as swelling or itching (rare)
- Eye dryness or sensitivity to light
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to proparacaine or other ester-type local anaesthetics
- Not for repeated or prolonged self-administration at home under any circumstance
- Use with caution in eyes with an already compromised or infected corneal surface
Drug / Food Interactions
- Other topical eye medicines applied at the same visit may have altered absorption while the corneal surface is anaesthetised
- Inform your eye care professional of all eye conditions and medicines before this drop is administered
Quick Tips
- Do not rub your eye while it is numb, as you may not notice if you cause injury
- Avoid touching or rubbing the eye until normal sensation returns, usually within 10-20 minutes
- This product is for in-clinic professional use only and should never be taken home for repeated use
- Tell your eye doctor immediately if you experience persistent pain, redness, or vision changes after the numbness wears off
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alcon Alcaine 0.5% Eye Drop a prescription medicine?
Yes. Alcon Alcaine 0.5% Eye Drop is a prescription-only medicine (POM). It can only be supplied against a valid prescription written by a registered doctor, and it should be used only by the person named on the prescription label.
What does Alcon Alcaine 0.5% Eye Drop contain?
Alcon Alcaine 0.5% Eye Drop is supplied as eye drops and contains Proparacaine hydrochloride 0.5%. The full composition is listed in the Composition section on this page and on the product packaging.
Why is there no information here about what Alcon Alcaine 0.5% Eye Drop is for?
Malaysian rules for prescription medicines limit public product pages to product, safety and handling information. Your doctor decides whether this medicine is appropriate for you and will explain it during your consultation, and your pharmacist can answer further questions when the medicine is dispensed.
How should I take Alcon Alcaine 0.5% Eye Drop?
Follow your doctor’s instructions and the directions on the dispensing label without changing them. If anything on the label is unclear, check with your pharmacist before taking the first dose, and read the Directions for Use section on this page.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Take it as soon as you remember, unless your next dose is nearly due. In that case skip the missed dose and carry on with your usual schedule. Never take two doses together to make up for a missed one. If you miss doses often, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How should I store Alcon Alcaine 0.5% Eye Drop?
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Keep it in the original pack until use, and do not use it after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
What should I do if I notice side effects?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any reaction that concerns you, and seek medical care immediately for signs of a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or a widespread rash. Reported reactions are listed in the Side Effects section on this page.
Can I stop taking Alcon Alcaine 0.5% Eye Drop on my own?
No. Speak to your doctor before stopping, pausing or changing the dose, even if you feel well or think you no longer need the medicine.
How do I get a prescription for Alcon Alcaine 0.5% Eye Drop?
Customers in Malaysia can complete an online consultation with a DoctorOnCall doctor, who decides whether a prescription is appropriate, or upload a valid prescription already issued by their own doctor.
Orders going to Singapore are dispatched from Malaysia as an international delivery, so you need to hold a valid prescription or doctor’s letter for the medicine. Check the consultation and prescription upload options shown at checkout for your delivery address before placing the order.
How long will delivery take?
Within Malaysia, standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days. Same-day delivery is available in the Klang Valley for orders placed before 12pm; orders placed after 12pm arrive by the end of the next day.
Orders to Singapore are sent as international deliveries and take 5 to 9 working days. A lump-sum shipping and handling fee applies to every overseas delivery and is shown at checkout.
What payment methods can I use?
Customers in Malaysia can pay by FPX online banking, credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard), and supported e-wallets including Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay and ShopeePay.
FPX and local e-wallets are tied to Malaysian bank and wallet accounts, so if your delivery address is in Singapore, use the payment options displayed at checkout for that address rather than assuming the same list applies.
Can Alcon Alcaine 0.5% Eye Drop be delivered to Singapore?
Yes. DoctorOnCall ships to Singapore as an international order dispatched from Malaysia, arriving in 5 to 9 working days with a lump-sum shipping and handling fee.
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) allows personal imports of up to three months’ supply of a medicine for your own use or an immediate family member’s, as long as it contains no controlled drugs, psychotropic substances or prohibited items. Keep the product in its original labelled packaging and keep a copy of your prescription or doctor’s letter with it. Quantities above three months’ supply, and medicines containing controlled substances, require prior HSA approval.
Is Alcon Alcaine 0.5% Eye Drop registered with the authorities?
Products listed on DoctorOnCall are registered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health for supply in Malaysia, and each pack carries its MAL registration number.
An order delivered to Singapore arrives as a personal import of a Malaysia-registered product; HSA product registration is not required for personal-use quantities, but it is also not the same as a product registered for sale in Singapore. If you need a locally registered Singapore product, buy it from a pharmacy in Singapore.
Who do I contact if there is a problem with my order?
DoctorOnCall’s customer care team handles order, delivery and product queries through the contact channels on the site, including WhatsApp and the online help centre.
For deliveries to Singapore, allow more time before chasing an order than you would for a local Malaysian delivery, as the parcel passes through customs clearance and tracking updates can appear later in the journey.
Ingredients / Active Ingredients
- Proparacaine hydrochloride 0.5%
Safety Advice
Pregnancy
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor after careful evaluation.
Breastfeeding
Limited data on excretion in breast milk. Consult a doctor before use.
Kidney
Generally safe, but caution may be required in some patients.
Liver
Generally safe, but caution may be required in some patients.
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol with this medicine is generally safe, but moderate intake is advised.
Driving
Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.
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