Tetracaine (Topical) Side Effects and Warnings

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• If you have heart disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• Do not eat while your mouth feels numb. You may injure yourself by biting your tongue.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Skin irritation.

• Numbness and tingling.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Significant change in thinking clearly and logically.

• Very nervous and excitable.

• Severe skin irritation.

• Any pain during procedure.

• Severe numbness and tingling.

• Feeling extremely tired or weak.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.