Amethocaine

Amethocaine , also known as Tetracaine Hydrochloride, is a potent local anesthetic commonly used in medical and dental procedures to induce numbness or loss of sensation in targeted areas. It belongs to the ester class of local anesthetics and acts by blocking nerve signal transmission, preventing pain sensation. Amethocaine HCl BP is a crystalline white powder, highly soluble in water, and used in topical formulations such as creams, gels, sprays, and injections. Due to its rapid onset and intermediate duration of action, it is widely utilized for surface anesthesia before minor surgeries, endoscopic procedures, or dental treatments. It is approved by pharmacopeias including the British Pharmacopoeia (BP), ensuring compliance with quality and purity standards essential for pharmaceutical applications.