Proparacaine Ophthalmic for Bearded Dragon
Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Proparacaine Ophthalmic is used in bearded dragon for Topical anesthesia for ocular exam. Routes documented in bearded dragon: Ophthalmic. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Proparacaine Ophthalmic in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Alcaine, Proparacaine HCl
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | 1 drop per eye; allow 30 seconds for onset | Single use per examination | Topical anesthesia for ocular exam | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Ester-type local anesthetic that stabilizes neuronal membranes by inhibiting sodium ion channels, preventing initiation and transmission of nerve impulses from the corneal surface.
Side effects & warnings
Onset within 20 seconds, duration 15-20 minutes. Repeated use causes corneal epithelial toxicity. Never dispense for at-home use. Store refrigerated.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragon may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Ophthalmic drugs with bearded dragon dosing
Proparacaine Ophthalmic dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Proparacaine Ophthalmic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragon — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.