What is Tetracaine?
Numbing agent in topical anesthetic creams for procedures.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Tetracaine is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
Blocks nerve signals to numb the skin.
What is it used for?
Numbing agent in topical anesthetic creams for procedures. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Cream. Creams are applied to the area your prescriber directs. Metered dispensers such as Topi-CLICK® deliver the same amount each time. Wash your hands after applying.
- Ointment. Ointments are applied in a thin layer to the area directed.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Redness, local irritation. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
Large areas or broken skin; allergy to ester-type numbing agents. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Tetracaine in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as cream, ointment. Flavoring helps patients take it more easily. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
Tetracaine is also prepared in combination with Lidocaine, Benzocaine, Phenylephrine, Prilocaine. See combination preparations in our library.