What Is Tetracaine Hcl Used For?
Tetracaine Hcl is a sterile local anesthetic, topical ophthalmic solution useful in producing surface anesthesia of the eye. It is an eye drop used to numb the eye before surgery, certain tests, or procedures to prevent pain during surgical procedures. Tetracaine Hcl can be purchased at Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy store in Lagos.
What Is The Composition Of Tetracaine Hcl?
It contains Tetracaine Hydrochloride 5 mg (0.5%) as active ingredient
Inactive ingredients include: Boric Acid, Potassium Chloride, Edetate Disodium and Purified Water. Sodium Hydroxide and/or Hydrochloric Acid may be added to adjust pH (3.7 – 6.0) and Chlorobutanol 0.4%.
Tetracaine Hcl Dosage
• For tonometry and other procedures of short duration: instill one or two drops of Tetracaine Hcl just prior to evaluation.
• Apply one to two drops every five to ten minutes for one to three instillations for minor surgical operations such foreign body or suture removal.
• For prolonged anesthesia as in cataract extraction: Instill one or two drops in the eye(s) every five to ten minutes for three to five doses.
What Are The Common Side Effects Of Tetracaine Hcl?
Common side effect of Tetracaine Hcl include:
• Stinging
• Burning
• Conjunctival redness
Where Can I Buy Tetracaine Hcl?
You can order for Tetracaine Hcl at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store
