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Cetacaine Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Cetacaine (benzocaine, aminobenzoate and tetracaine) is a topical anesthetic indicated for the production of anesthesia of all accessible mucous membrane except the eyes. Cetacaine (benzocaine, aminobenzoate and tetracaine) Spray is indicated for use to control pain or gagging. Cetacaine (benzocaine, aminobenzoate and tetracaine) in all forms is indicated to control pain and for use for surgical or endoscopic or other procedures in the ear, nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and esophagus. It may also be used for vaginal or rectal procedures when feasible.

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