About tetracaine hcl
Ester local anesthetic
Used for
- Temporarily numbs the eye for examinations or minor procedures.
Usual adult dose
A clinician instills one or two drops; doses may be repeated briefly during a procedure.
Usual dose in children
A clinician may use the same procedural dosing in children; use is limited to supervised procedures.
Common side effects
- Brief stinging or burning
- Eye irritation or redness
- Corneal injury with repeated or prolonged use
Important warnings
- For eye use only; administered by a healthcare professional.
- Repeated use can damage the cornea and impair healing.
- Avoid rubbing or touching the numb eye until sensation returns.
- Not for ongoing treatment of eye pain.
Pregnancy
Use only when clinically needed; human pregnancy data are limited.
Breastfeeding
Systemic absorption is expected to be low after eye use; data are limited.
Interactions
- No major interactions are expected with brief, supervised eye use.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.