Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Tell your family doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur shortly after this drug has been applied:
Symptoms of overdose being absorbed into the body very rare
Dizziness or drowsiness; increased sweating; irregular heartbeat; muscle twitching or trembling; nausea or vomiting; shortness of breath or troubled breathing; unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness; unusual tiredness or weakness
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. Mild stinging or eye irritation may occur as soon as tetracaine is applied or up to few hours after proparacaine is applied. Although these side effects usually are not serious, check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects are severe , because you may be having an allergy to the drug. Always check with your family doctor if any of these effects continue or are bothersome:
Less common
Burning, stinging, redness, or other irritation of eye
Rare
Itching, pain, redness, or swelling of the eye or eyelid; watering of eyes
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you have any other problems, check with your family doctor.