Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Proparacaine Ophthalmic is used in bearded dragons for Topical anesthesia for ocular exam. Routes documented in bearded dragons: Ophthalmic. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Proparacaine Ophthalmic in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Alcaine, Proparacaine HCl
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Reptiles: useful for spectacle examination and tonometry | 1 drop per eye; allow 30 seconds for onset | Single use per examination | Topical anesthesia for ocular exam | Moderate | Schuster EJ, Strueve J, Fehr MJ, et al. Measurement of intraocular pressure in healthy unanesthetized inland bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps). Am J Vet Res. 2015;76:494-499. doi:10.2460/ajvr.76.6.494 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.256 (2026-08-01). |
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Ester-type local anesthetic that stabilizes neuronal membranes by inhibiting sodium ion channels, preventing initiation and transmission of nerve impulses from the corneal surface.
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 dragons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Proparacaine Ophthalmic dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Reptiles: useful for spectacle examination and tonometry 1 drop per eye; allow 30 seconds for onset. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Proparacaine Ophthalmic in bearded dragons: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Proparacaine Ophthalmic in bearded dragons include: Single use per examination. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Proparacaine Ophthalmic is indicated in bearded dragons for: Topical anesthesia for ocular exam.
These are general warnings for Proparacaine Ophthalmic across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Onset within 20 seconds, duration 15-20 minutes. Repeated use causes corneal epithelial toxicity. Never dispense for at-home use. Store refrigerated.
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 dragons — 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.