Amethocaine Hydrochloride Minims (Bausch & Lomb) TM
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Active ingredients: tetracaine (amethocaine)
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MINIMS tetracaine (amethocaine) hydrochloride 1.0% 10 mg/mL eye drops tubeDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
To produce local anaesthesia in the eye.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Eye Drops, solution
- Ophthalmic
- Clear solution reasonably free from visible particulate matter
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 20 X 0.5mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient tetracaine (amethocaine)
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems