Singapore Medication Guide

Can I buy ALCAINE STERILE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.5% in Singapore?

Check whether ALCAINE STERILE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.5% is prescription-only, pharmacy-only, or available over the counter in Singapore, based on HSA therapeutic product registry details.

Pharmacist dispensing
ALCAINE STERILE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.5% may be dispensed by a pharmacist without a doctor's prescription in Singapore.

This answer is based on the Singapore HSA therapeutic product registry classification for ALCAINE STERILE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.5%.

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HSA registry details

Product NameALCAINE STERILE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.5%
HSA Licence No.SIN04718P
License HolderALCON PTE LTD
Dosage FormSOLUTION
RouteOPHTHALMIC
Active IngredientsPROPARACAINE HCl
Strength0.005
Forensic ClassificationPharmacy Only
Approval Date1990-06-13
ATC CodeS01HA04

Medication questions

Can I buy ALCAINE STERILE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.5% in Singapore?

ALCAINE STERILE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.5% may be dispensed by a pharmacist without a doctor's prescription in Singapore.

Do I need a prescription?

ALCAINE STERILE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.5% is not listed as Prescription Only. A pharmacist or doctor should still confirm whether it is suitable for your condition.

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Yes. Message our team on WhatsApp to check next steps. We can help you understand whether a doctor review, pharmacist dispensing, or another care pathway is appropriate.

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