Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Tetracaine eye drops are used to numb the eye before surgery, certain tests, or procedures. The eye drops are used to prevent pain during the procedure.
Tetracaine belongs to the group of medicines called local anesthetics. It works by blocking the pain signals at the nerve endings in the eye.
This medicine is to be administered only by or under the direct supervision of an eye doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
Copyright: © Merative US L.P. 1973, 2024. All rights reserved. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes.
Mayo Clinic no respalda compañías ni productos. Las recaudaciones de los avisos comerciales financian nuestra misión sin fines de lucro.
Consulta estos éxitos de venta y ofertas especiales en libros y boletines informativos de Mayo Clinic Press.
¿Te gustaría hacer una donación deducible de impuestos y ser parte de una investigación de vanguardia y de una atención médica que transforma la medicina?