Oculan 1% Injection 2.0 ml in 1 ampoule

Last Updated: April 13th, 2026

Oculan 1% Injection is a product of Sunways India Pvt Ltd

Composition: Lidocaine (1%)

Pack of 2 ml

₹ 16.88

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All Details About Oculan 1% Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Oculan 1% Injection

Description:

Oculan 1% Injection is a local anesthetic. It is used during minor surgical procedures such as dental, oral, diagnostic, or other therapeutic procedures to anesthetize or numb the surgical area.

Oculan 1% Injection must be administered by healthcare professionals. It blocks the pain signals to reach the brain by temporarily numbing the surgical area and helps to perform a painless procedure.

This medicine is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause injection site reactions, such as pain, swelling, and redness, in some people. These are usually mild and short-lived. If the numbness or other side effects persist at the injection site, consult your doctor without any delay.

Earlier using Oculan 1% Injection, it is very important to tell your doctor if you have any underlying heart disease or are taking medicines for heart rhythm problems. Ask your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, the medicine may cause dizziness. So avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while on medication.

Uses:

Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Oculan

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Oculan 1% Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Oculan 1% Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

UNSAFE

Oculan 1% Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Oculan 1% Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Oculan 1% Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

How long does the effect of Oculan 1% Injection lasts?

The anesthetic effect of Oculan 1% Injection starts acting rapidly. However, it has a very short duration of action of 10-20 minutes after intravenous injection and 60-90 minutes after intramuscular action. The quantity of medicine reduces into half (into the blood-stream) within 1.5 to 2 hours of taking it.

Is Oculan 1% Injection injection painful?

No, Oculan 1% Injection injection does not cause pain except when it is given as spinal anesthesia. Oculan 1% Injection usually relieves pain in conditions like neuropathic pain and pain occurring after surgery.

Who should not be given Oculan 1% Injection?

Oculan 1% Injection should not be given to patients who are allergic to it, have decreased blood volume (hypovolemia), or complete heart block. If the solution also contains adrenaline, it should not be injected into a vein or used in areas such as fingers, toes, ears, nose or penis, as the blood supply to these areas may not be sufficient.

Can Oculan 1% Injection be abused?

No, abuse of Oculan 1% Injection has not been observed yet. There are very rare reports of Oculan 1% Injection injection causing any euphoric effect. However, Oculan 1% Injection may cause some psychotic reactions such as fear from death, doom anxiety, and delirium. These are short-lasting and generally disappear after the effect of injection is over.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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