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Is there any way to order Viractin gel any more? ## where can i purchase viractin,, its the only thing that works! ## It looks like this product is out of stock everywhere, which could mean that it's discontinued for one reason or another. One manufacturer of this product is "Medibrands". I would consider looking them up and try to contact them. Listed below are some highlights about this product that might help you locate a similar or identical product: Active Ingredient: Tetracaine HCl Inactive Ingredients:Ethoxydiglycol Eucalyptus Oil Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Maleated Soybean Oil Methylparaben Propylparaben Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Water. NOTE: The generic name for this product is also the active ingredient - Tetracaine. Common US brand names for this medication are: Cepacol V...
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eyedrops prescribed for eye injury. ## Drug Information for Tetracaine This medication is used in the eye as an anesthetic to numb the pain that may occur during eye procedures. To apply eye drops, wash hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops. Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye. Try not to blink initially and do not rub the eye. Do not rinse the dropper. Replace cap after use. If you are u...
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