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 doses?
Bottle 5GM of 2-2-14%
Bottle 14GM of 2-2-14%
Bottle 20GM of 2-2-14%
Common Cetacaine prescriptions
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
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
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
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
