Cetacaine Spray Benefits & Uses

Cetacaine Spray is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Mouth Ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Anesthesia
Local Anesthesia

Other Benefits

Pain
Skin Disorders
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Piles (Read More - Home Remedies for Piles)
Sunburn
Toothache (Read More - Home remedies for toothache)
Ear Pain
Ear Discharge
Swimmer's Ear
Insect bites and stings
Ingrown Toenail
Skin Infections
Tongue Ulcers

Cetacaine Spray Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Cetacaine Spray Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cetacaine Spray is used -

Severe

Itching or burning
Methemoglobinemia
Angioedema

Moderate

Mild

Skin Discolouration
Acne
Rash
Paresthesia
Dizziness
Headache
Photosensitivity
Anxiety
Tremor

Unknown

Skin Burning
Skin irritation
Skin reaction
Nausea or vomiting

Cetacaine Spray Related Warnings

Is the use of Cetacaine Spray safe for pregnant women?

Cetacaine Spray can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Cetacaine Spray, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Cetacaine Spray safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Cetacaine Spray on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Cetacaine Spray on the Kidneys?

Cetacaine Spray is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Cetacaine Spray on the Liver?

Cetacaine Spray is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cetacaine Spray on the Heart?

Cetacaine Spray has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Cetacaine Spray with Other Drugs

Cetacaine Spray should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Prilocaine

Moderate

Cetacaine Spray Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cetacaine Spray unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Heart Disease
Burns
Eczema
Liver Disease
Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Graves' Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cetacaine Spray

Is this Cetacaine Spray habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cetacaine Spray is addictive.

Cetacaine Spray Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cetacaine Spray

It is safe to take Cetacaine Spray with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cetacaine Spray

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cetacaine Spray with alcohol.

See all substitutes for Cetacaine Spray

Benzocaine + Tetracaine + Butamben Solution - ₹100

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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