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This is a description of prescription eye drops called Alcaine, containing 0.5% proparacaine hydrochloride to numb the eye before certain medical procedures. The drops are not to be injected and are for topical use only. The usual dosage is 1-2 drops as directed by enclosed instructions. The bottles must be kept in the carton to protect from light, at a temperature below 25°C. The ingredients include benzalkonium chloride as a preservative, glycerin, hydrochloric acid, and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust the pH, and purified water. The pH range is between 4 and 6.0. Contact information for med info and the country of origin is provided as well.*