benzocaine butamben tetracaine

Also known as Cetacaine, the medicine that combines the active ingredients of Benzocaine, Butamben, and Tetracaine is basically a topical anesthetic that is used to numb the patient’s skin before a medical or dental procedure. According to Wikipedia, it is believed that the active ingredients of this medicine “reversibly block nerve conduction, therefore causing the numbing sensation”. Like any other medicine, this topical anesthetic has its own set of side effects which you should know beforehand. As stated on durgs.com, these side effects may include “signs of methemoglobinemia like a blue or gray color of the lips, nails, or skin”. In addition, the patient’s heartbeat does not feel normal, not to mention that they may also experience seizures, severe dizziness, and an excruciating headache. Even though shortness of breath is a rare side effect, but it may be deadly if it happens. It is worth noting that the adverse defects of “Benzocaine, Butamben, and Tetracaine” on the formation of the fetus are yet to be determined. Plus, there is still no evidence as to whether or not this medicine is transferred through breastfeeding. Therefore, seeking professional advice is totally recommended.