Anestheticmedium risk
Tetracaine
INCI · Tetracaine
Topical ester anesthetic. Cross-reacts with benzocaine and other para-amino compounds.
Why dermatologists flag it
ACDS-listed topical anesthetic — cross-reacts with benzocaine
Names to look for on labels
Tetracaine appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.
TetracaineTetracaine HClAmethocainePontocaine
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