Anestop Eye Drops

Uses of Anestop Eye Drops

• Used as a topical ocular local anaesthetic to numb the eye before diagnostic or minor surgical procedures (e.g.
• tonometry
• gonioscopy
• removal of superficial foreign body
• suture removal).

Key benefits

• Provides rapid eye surface numbness
• Facilitates painless diagnostic tests
• Aids minor ophthalmic procedures
• Reduces discomfort during foreign body removal

How Anestop Eye Drops works

Topical local anaesthetics block sodium channels in nerve endings of the cornea and conjunctiva. This prevents initiation and conduction of nerve impulses, producing temporary numbness of the eye surface.

How to take Anestop Eye Drops

For ophthalmic use only. Instilled into the affected eye(s) as directed by an eye specialist, usually 1–2 drops prior to the procedure; onset is rapid and duration is short. Do not use for self-treatment or prolonged use.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Anestop as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Anestop than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Anestop Eye Drops

Most side effects of Anestop are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Transient burning or stinging
• eye irritation
• redness
• watering
• blurred vision
• foreign body sensation
• allergic reaction (rare)

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Anestop Eye Drops

Warnings and precautions

Use only under medical supervision for procedures; repeated/prolonged use can delay corneal healing and cause corneal damage/ulceration. Avoid touching dropper tip to eye/skin. Do not wear contact lenses during use and until anaesthesia wears off. Seek urgent care if severe pain, persistent redness, reduced vision, or signs of infection occur.

Interactions with other medicines

Other topical eye medicines (separate by 5–10 minutes); concurrent use of multiple topical anaesthetics increases risk of corneal toxicity. Specific systemic interactions are unlikely with short procedural use.

How to store Anestop Eye Drops

Store below 25°C, protect from light, do not freeze. Keep container tightly closed; discard if solution changes colour or becomes cloudy. Use within recommended period after opening as per label.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

HICARE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Local anaesthetic (Ophthalmic)

Drug class:

Topical local anaesthetic (sodium channel blocker)