Tetracaine: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Tetracaine. Educational only — not medical advice.

Labeled uses

Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is indicated for procedures requiring a rapid and short-acting topical ophthalmic anesthetic.

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set 01fba5f8…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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