Tetcaine - Tetracaine Ophthalmic Drops Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Tetcaine.
• AK-T-Caine PF, Pontocaine
• TET-ruh-cane

Usage Instructions

• To apply eye drops, wash hands first.
• To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.
• Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch.
• Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops.
• Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure.
• This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye.
• Try not to blink initially and do not rub the eye.
• Do not rinse the dropper.
• Replace cap after use.
• If you are using another kind of eye drop, wait at least five minutes before applying other medications.
• Administer eye drops before eye ointments, to allow the eye drops to enter the eye.
• The usual dosage is 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye before the procedure.

Read Before Using Tetcaine (precautions)

• Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Tetcaine Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 46 and 80 degrees F (8-27 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Do not freeze.
• Keep container tightly closed.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, consult your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you use.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Tetcaine Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication is generally very well tolerated.
• Stinging, tearing, swelling and sensitivity to light occur rarely.
• Blurred vision or pupil dilation are also unlikely, but possible.
• If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• Prolonged use of this medication may cause eye problems (corneal erosions), including slow eye (corneal) healing.
• Very unlikely but report promptly.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used in the eye as an anesthetic to numb the pain that may occur during eye procedures.