Ophthaine

See also: Generic Ophthetic

Ophthaine is a brand name of proparacaine ophthalmic, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

OPHTHAINE (proparacaine hydrochloride - solution/drops; ophthalmic)

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  Manufacturer: APOTHECON
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 0.5% ^[RLD][AT]

Has a generic version of Ophthaine been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Ophthaine:

ALCAINE (proparacaine hydrochloride solution/drops; ophthalmic)

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  Manufacturer: ALCON
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 0.5% ^[AT]

proparacaine hydrochloride solution/drops; ophthalmic

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  Manufacturer: BAUSCH AND LOMB
  
  Approval date: September 29, 1995
  
  Strength(s): 0.5% ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: TAYLOR PHARMA
  
  Approval date: March 16, 2000
  
  Strength(s): 0.5% ^[AT]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Ophthaine. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Ophthaine.

See also...

• Proparacaine Drops Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Proparacaine Ophthalmic Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)