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INDICATIONS

AMERICAINE Anesthetic Lubricant is indicated for general use as a lubricant and topical anesthetic on intratracheal catheters and pharyngeal and nasal airways to obtund the pharyngeal and tracheal reflexes; on nasogastric and endoscopic tubes; urinary catheters; laryngoscopes; proctoscopes; sigmoidoscopes and vaginal specula.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Apply evenly to exterior of tube or instrument prior to use.

HOW SUPPLIED

AMERICAINE Anesthetic Lubricant (benzocaine) is available in:

NDC 53014-376-16 28 g tube

NDC 53014-376-62 2.5 g unit dose foil packs, 144 per carton

Store at 15°-25°C (59°-77°F).

Celltech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Rochester, NY 14623 USA

® Ciba-Geigy Corporation, © 2001, Celltech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., R531 Rev. 7/01

Brand Name: Americaine
Generic Name: Benzocaine

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