What is Akten? Uses, warnings & side effects

What is Akten? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025 • Published Dec 30, 2020

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Akten overview

BRAND NAMES:

Akten

Generic Names:

Akten

Uses:

Used in the eye to cause numbness or loss of feeling before certain procedures. This medicine is a topical anesthetic (numbing medicine).

Therapeutic Classes:

Anesthetic, Local

Forms:

Gel/Jelly, Drop

How it’s taken:

Into the eye

What is Akten used for?

What form(s) does Akten come in?

Gel/Jelly
Drop

What are common Akten dosages?

Tube 1ML of 3.5%
Box 1ML of 3.5%

Akten images - What does Akten look like?

Akten
1ml of 3.5% box
Akten
1ml of 3.5% tube

How to take Akten

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given as a drop into your eye.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given as a drop into your eye.

What to do if you miss a dose of Akten

Akten contraindications - Who shouldn't take Akten?

You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to lidocaine or to any other numbing medicines.

Akten warnings

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
After this medicine is applied to the eye, do not rub or wipe the eye until the feeling in the eye returns. To do so may cause injury or damage to the eye.
Burning or irritation of your eye.
Redness or itching of the eyelids and the whites of your eyes.

Akten interactions & what to avoid when taking Akten

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
After this medicine is applied to the eye, do not rub or wipe the eye until the feeling in the eye returns. To do so may cause injury or damage to the eye.

Akten side effects - How does Akten make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

Redness or itching of the eyelids and the whites of your eyes.
Burning or irritation of your eye.
Blurred vision or other changes in vision.
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Less Serious Side Effects

Headache.