Tetracaine Hydrochloride

Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% is indicated for procedures requiring a rapid and short-acting topical ophthalmic anesthetic.

One drop topically in the eye(s) as needed.

Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% is a clear, colorless, ophthalmic solution containing 0.5% w/v tetracaine hydrochloride equivalent to tetracaine 0.44% w/v.

Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% should not be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any component of this preparation.

The following serious ocular adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:

• Corneal Injury with Intracameral Use [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
• Corneal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]
• Corneal Injury Due to Insensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]

The following adverse reactions have been identified following use of Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Ocular Adverse Reactions

Transient stinging, burning, and conjunctival redness, eye irritation, eye pain, ocular discomfort.

Prolonged use of a topical ocular anesthetic including Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% may produce permanent corneal opacification and ulceration with accompanying visual loss.

Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% is a sterile, clear, colorless, topical local anesthetic for ophthalmic use only containing tetracaine hydrochloride as the active pharmaceutical ingredient.

Tetracaine hydrochloride is chemically designated as benzoic acid, 4-(butylamino)-, 2-(dimethylamino) ethyl ester, monohydrochloride. Its chemical formula is C ₁₅H ₂₄N ₂O ₂● HCl and it is represented by the chemical structure:

Tetracaine hydrochloride is a fine, white, crystalline, odorless powder with a molecular weight of 300.83.

Active ingredient:tetracaine hydrochloride 0.5% w/v (equivalent to 0.44% w/v tetracaine)

Preservative:chlorobutanol 0.4%

Inactive ingredients:boric acid, edetate disodium dihydrate, potassium chloride, water for injection. Sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid may be added to adjust pH (3.7 – 6.0).

Topical administration of Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% results in localized temporary anesthesia. The maximum effect is achieved within 10–20 seconds after instillation, with efficacy lasting 10–20 minutes. Duration of effect can be extended with repeated dosing [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)and Overdosage (10)] .

Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% is supplied as a sterile, aqueous, topical ophthalmic solution in a low-density polyethylene plastic dropper bottle with a low-density polyethylene dropper tip and white polypropylene cap in the following sizes:

• NDC 82260-920-15       15 mL in a 15 mL Bottle 
• NDC 82260-920-05       5 mL in a 7.5 mL Bottle

After opening, this product can be used until the expiration date stamped on the bottle.

Storage:Store at 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Protect from light. Do not use if solution contains crystals, cloudy, or discolored.

Eye Care Precaution

Do not touch the dropper tip to any surface as this may contaminate the solution.

Advise patients that, due to the effect of the anesthetic, their eyes will be insensitive for up to 20 minutes and that care should be taken to avoid accidental injuries.

Distributed by:
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA

Manufactured by:
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Tampa, FL 33637 USA

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NDC82260-920-15

Tetracaine
Hydrochloride
Ophthalmic
Solution, USP
0.5%
(Sterile)

FOR OPHTHALMIC USE

[EYE IMAGE]

Rx only

15 mL

BAUSCH + LOMB

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MA09111