Pronunciation: bue-TAM-ben/TE-tra-kane/BEN-zoe-kane
Generic Name: Butamben/Tetracaine/Benzocaine
Brand Name: Cetacaine
Cetacaine Liquid is used for:
Treating pain in certain areas (eg, mouth, throat, ears, vagina, rectum). It may also be used to numb these areas before medical procedures. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Cetacaine Liquid in a local anesthetic. It works by numbing sensitive and painful areas.
Do NOT use Cetacaine Liquid if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Cetacaine Liquid or to other local anesthetics (eg, butacaine, procaine)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Cetacaine Liquid:
Some medical conditions may interact with Cetacaine Liquid. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if the skin at the application area is damaged or inflamed
- if you have an active illness or you have low levels of an enzyme called cholinesterase
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cetacaine Liquid. Because little, if any, of Cetacaine Liquid is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.
Ask your health care provider if Cetacaine Liquid may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Cetacaine Liquid:
Use Cetacaine Liquid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Wash your hands before and after you use Cetacaine Liquid.
- To apply Cetacaine Liquid, carefully follow the instructions provided by your doctor. If you have any questions about how to use Cetacaine Liquid, check with your doctor.
- If you are using Cetacaine Liquid as a spray, do not spray for longer than 2 seconds. This may increase the risk of side effects.
- If you are applying Cetacaine Liquid with a cotton applicator, do not hold the cotton applicator in place for longer than directed. This may increase the risk of side effects.
- Do not apply Cetacaine Liquid under dentures. Do not cover the treated area with a cotton roll. This may increase the risk of side effects.
- If you are using Cetacaine Liquid on the mouth or throat, do not eat or drink for at least 1 hour after using Cetacaine Liquid.
- If you miss a dose of Cetacaine Liquid, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cetacaine Liquid.
Important safety information:
- Do not get Cetacaine Liquid in your eyes. If you get it in your eyes, rinse at once with cool water.
- Do NOT use more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor or dentist. Do not use more often than prescribed.
- Contact your doctor if you have persistent or worsening pain, redness, or irritation, or if you develop swelling, rash, or a fever. Tell your doctor if you have mouth sores that keep coming back.
- Cetacaine Liquid may cause harm if more than the amount used to treat pain is swallowed. If this occurs, contact your poison control center or emergency room right away.
- Use Cetacaine Liquid with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Caution is advised when using Cetacaine Liquid in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Cetacaine Liquid can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Cetacaine Liquid while you are pregnant. It is not known if Cetacaine Liquid is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Cetacaine Liquid, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Cetacaine Liquid:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blue or purple color of the skin, lips, or nails; burning, irritation, redness, swelling, blisters, oozing, or tenderness at the application site.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1.800.FDA.1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
See also: Cetacaine side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Cetacaine Liquid may cause harm if more than is used for pain is swallowed. Symptoms may include blue skin or lips; trouble breathing.
Proper storage of Cetacaine Liquid:
Store Cetacaine Liquid at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Cetacaine Liquid out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Cetacaine Liquid, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Cetacaine Liquid is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Cetacaine Liquid. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Cetacaine resources
- Cetacaine Side Effects (in more detail)
- Cetacaine Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Cetacaine Support Group
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