Comfortable patients
are happy patients
Happy patients return to a practice that prioritizes their physical and emotional well-being. Each application of prescription Cetacaine® provides up to 60 minutes of comfort that no OTC topical product can deliver. Start soft tissue procedures with Cetacaine Liquid and see the smiles.
Why choose Cetacaine®
Prescription Cetacaine is proven more effective than OTC 20% benzocaine1 topical anesthetic. Used and trusted for more than 50 years, it is the ideal anesthetic for most soft tissue procedures, including scaling and root planing. Cetacaine application is easy and painless for patients, and its up to 60-minute duration matches the length of most hygiene procedures.
Plus, with no waste (you use exactly the amount you need) and a shelf life of two years, the overall cost is lower than other topical anesthetic options.
How does it work?
What's the science behind Cetacaine® Topical Anesthetic Liquid? Its three active ingredients — Benzocaine, Butamben, and Tetracaine HCI—work in succession to deliver fast anesthesia to mucous membranes that lasts up to 60 minutes, the duration of most periodontal procedures.
Learn more about the unique formula by watching our video.
“I have been using this for a long time to do SRP. It really works. Patient is happy. We are happy. Thanks for this great product.”
“I absolutely love Cetacaine. It’s effective and allows me to work in multiple quadrants without any injections. Most important, my patients appreciate comfort without having to see a needle.”
How to apply Cetacaine®
Cetacaine is easy to administer into periodontal pockets. With no needles, no mess, and precise dosing, there is no wasted anesthetic, and no stress for you or your patients.
Attach Luer-lock
dispensing cap and
syringe.
Invert and draw
needed amount, then
unscrew syringe and
attach pliable tip.
Apply Cetacaine
dropwise into
periodontal pockets.
Cetacaine®: There is no comparison
Unlike OTC topicals, like benzocaine gel, Cetacaine has a long duration, keeping your patients comfortable for up to 60 minutes.1 The feather-light and precise syringe, unlike needles or a blunt-tipped application gun, makes application more pleasant and efficient. You will waste less and save time.
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Brief Summary of Prescribing Information
INDICATIONS: Cetacaine is a topical anesthetic indicated for use on all accessible mucous membrane where pain control is required, except the eyes.
WARNINGS/
Methemoglobinemia: Cases of methemoglobinemia have been reported in association with local anesthetic use. Do not exceed maximum dose. If a patient shows signs of methemoglobinemia, discontinue Cetacaine and any other oxidizing agents. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, patients may respond to supportive care, i.e., oxygen therapy, hydration. More severe symptoms may require treatment with methylene blue, exchange transfusion, or hyperbaric oxygen.
ADVERSE REACTIONS: Adverse reactions, such as hypersensitivity, including anaphylaxis, are rare. Discontinue use if rash or allergic reactions develop. The most common adverse reaction caused by local anesthetics is contact dermatitis. Cetacaine should not be applied for prolonged periods except under continual supervision.
PEDIATRIC/PREGNANCY/
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Do not use Cetacaine to treat infants or children younger than 2 years. Do not inject or use in the eyes. Cetacaine is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any of its ingredients or are known to have cholinesterase deficiencies. To avoid excessive absorption, Cetacaine should not be used under dentures or cotton rolls, as prolonged contact may cause an escharotic effect. Routine topical anesthetic precautions should be observed.
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