Answer
Known hypersensitivity (allergy) to any component contraindicates Minims Proxymetacaine hydrochloride eye drops; the product should also be avoided in premature babies because their enzyme system for metabolising ester-type local anaesthetics is immature.
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- Minims Proxymetacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% w/v, Eye drops solutionBausch & Lomb U.K Limited · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 9Document updated
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