For topical eye use only, not for injection or intraocular use. Prolonged use results in diminished duration of anesthesia and retarded healing. This may cause the drug to be used more frequently, creating a “vicious circle”. Subsequent corneal infection and/or corneal opacification with accompanying permanent visual loss or corneal perforation may occur.
There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.
For procedures in which a rapid and short-acting topical ophthalmic anesthetic is indicated.
The active ingredient is represented by the chemical structure:
Established name: Tetracaine Hydrochloride
Chemical name: Benzoic acid, 4-(butylamino)-, 2-(dimethylamino) ethyl ester, monohydrochloride.
Each mL Contains: Active: Tetracaine Hydrochloride 0.5%. Inactives: Sodium Chloride, Sodium Acetate Trihydrate, Acetic Acid (to adjust pH), Water for Injection.
