1 May 2026Drugs for external use and antiseptics
Oxybuprocaine, eye drops
Oxybuprocaine eye-drop guidance for short-term anaesthesia of the conjunctiva and cornea during brief procedures.
Prescription under medical supervision
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Therapeutic action
Local anaesthetic.
Indications
Short-term anaesthesia of conjunctiva and cornea.
Forms and strengths
0.4% eye drops in single use vial.
Dose and duration
Removal of foreign bodies
Up to 3 drops into the conjunctival sac, administered one to two minutes apart.
Measurement of intraocular pressure
1 drop into the conjunctival sac.
Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions
- Do not use repeatedly (risk of severe and permanent corneal damage).
- May cause stinging on instillation.
- Wait 15 minutes before administering any other kind of eye drops.
- Pregnancy: no contra-indication.
- Breast-feeding: no contra-indication.
Source
MSF Essential drugs practical guidelines (January 2026)
This page reproduces the structured reference information for this batch while leaving out the Storage and Remarks sections.
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