What is Cetacaine? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

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Cetacaine overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Cetacaine

Generic Names:

  • Cetacaine

Uses:

  • Used before a medical or dental procedure to numb your skin and to help control gagging. This medicine is a topical anesthetic.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Anesthetic Combination, Anesthetic, Local

Forms:

  • Kit, Liquid, Spray, Gel/Jelly, Ointment

How it’s taken:

  • On the skin

What is Cetacaine used for?

What form(s) does Cetacaine come in?

  • Kit

  • Liquid

  • Spray

  • Gel/Jelly

  • Ointment

What are common Cetacaine dosages?

  • Bottle 5GM of 2-2-14%

  • Bottle 14GM of 2-2-14%

  • Bottle 20GM of 2-2-14%

Cetacaine images - What does Cetacaine look like?

  • Cetacaine
    2-2-14%, 20gm spray bottle

  • Cetacaine
    2-2-14%, 5gm bottle oral spray box

How to take Cetacaine

  • This medicine is for use in your ears, nose, mouth, throat, vagina, or rectum. Do not get this medicine in your eyes.

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. You will receive this medicine in a hospital or surgery center.

  • This medicine is for use in your ears, nose, mouth, throat, vagina, or rectum. Do not get this medicine in your eyes.

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. You will receive this medicine in a hospital or surgery center.

What to do if you miss a dose of Cetacaine

Cetacaine contraindications - Who shouldn't take Cetacaine?

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to benzocaine, butamben, or tetracaine, or if you have cholinesterase deficiency.

Cetacaine warnings

  • Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are allergic to benzalkonium or ammonium.

Cetacaine interactions & what to avoid when taking Cetacaine

  • Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are allergic to benzalkonium or ammonium.

Cetacaine side effects - How does Cetacaine make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

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