Pontocaine

Tetracaine

Tetracaine, also known as amethocaine, is an ester local anesthetic used to numb the eyes, nose, or throat.[1] It may also be applied to the skin before starting an intravenous (injection) to decrease pain from the procedure.[2] Typically it is applied as a liquid to the area.[1] Onset of effects when used in the eyes is within 30 seconds and last for less than 15 minutes.[1] Common side effects include a brief period of burning ...

I've been looking for pontocain ointment but can't find it any more. Is it still on the market or has it possibly been discontinued? (if it was discontinued or taken off the market, why? It was such a good product.) If no longer available, are there any substitute products. It was a combination tetracaine and menthol. Very soothing after episiotomy. It was topical ... external use only.

TOPICAL NUMBING SOLUTION ## According to NIH.gov, XAP is an alternative to cocaine for topical anesthesia. Source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8214878 XAP stands for Xylocaine (lidocaine) + Adrenaline + Pontocaine (tetracaine) Another common abbreviation for this combination drug is LAT, which stands for the active ingredients lidocaine, adrenaline and tetracaine. I'm under the impression that XAP refers to the brand name while LAT refers to the generic version. Clinical trials note that "LAT gel (tetracaine-adrenaline-lidocaine) worked as well as TAC (tetracaine-adrenaline-cocaine) gel for topical anesthesia in facial and scalp lacerations." - They also go on to state that LAT gel compared favorably with injectable buffered lidocaine for local anesthesia effectiveness and was s...

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Does anyone know where Butesin Picrate is available? ## I recommend taking a look at the list below for common brand names of Butesin Picrate (as from what I can tell, this specific brand name may not be available here in the U.S). These other brands appear to be sold over-the-counter, but I would suggest calling around to your local pharmacies, or checking their websites to see which of these are available. Brand names In the U.S: - Almay Anti-itch Lotion - Americaine Topical Anesthetic First Aid - Americaine Topical Anesthetic Spray - Butesin Picrate - DermaFlex - Dermoplast - Lagol - Nupercainal Cream - Nupercainal Ointment - Pontocaine Cream - Pontocaine Ointment - Pramegel - Prax - Tronothane - Xylocaine I hope this helps!

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