Tetralid Cream is a local anesthetic. It is used to numb tissues in a specific area. It acts by blocking the pain signals from the nerves to the brain. This action helps in decreasing the pain sensation.

Tetralid Cream should be used in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. Generally, you should use the smallest amount needed to relieve your symptoms. Do not use it more often or longer than advised by your doctor. Avoid covering the treated area with bandages or tight clothing as it may increase the chance of side effects.

This medicine may cause few common side effects such as swelling, application site redness, and skin discoloration. If you experience any such side effects that bothers you and do not go away, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.

Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders such as kidney or liver disease. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other medicines you are using so let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

Uses of Tetralid Cream

Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Benefits of Tetralid Cream

In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Tetralid Cream is a local anesthetic that stops pain by producing a feeling of numbness at the site of application. It is applied to the skin before starting a surgery to decrease pain from the procedure. It works quite fast and effectively. Some of the other benefits of Tetralid Cream are ease of application and removal.

Side effects of Tetralid Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tetralid

Swelling
Application site redness
Skin discoloration

How to use Tetralid Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Tetralid Cream works

Tetralid Cream is a combination of two medicines: Lidocaine and Tetracaine. They work by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tetralid Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Tetralid Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Tetralid Cream

₹32.8/gm of Cream

Viveta Cream

Ajanta Pharma Ltd

₹38/gm of cream

16% costlier

Viveta Cream

Ajanta Pharma Ltd

₹21.33/gm of cream

35% cheaper

Quick tips

Tetralid Cream is applied to numb the surgical area to help reduce pain or discomfort during minor surgical procedures.
Dosage and length of application time are based on your age and medical condition and the procedure you are having.
The area may be numb for several hours after the procedure. Be careful not to scratch the area or expose it to heat/cold until the sensation in the area returns.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Patient concerns

Beard hair loss in a specific area in coin shape, its from 4yrs and affecting area is not spreading, concentrated in same area. Problem is starting after two weeks beard growth.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

This is alopecia areata, best treatment is intralesional injection of steroids by skin specialist

I have been using novo rapid and lanctus insulin for quit some time and I further want to buy from 1 mg. I do not have any prescriptions for that.what is to be done?

Dr. Ashwin Porwal

Internal Medicine

consult a local doctor in your area for prescription

I want my all teeth transplant Is it very painful?? If not plzz tell me the suitable time and the approximate cost diring During the entire procedure

Dr. Reema Mangaliyil

Dental Surgery

All painful procedures are done under local anesthesia where the area of treatment will be anaesthetisedFor full dentures upper n lower removable typ it will cost u around 10-30 k ,depends on the type.of denture u chooseAnd for implant supported dentures it may cost u arounf 60-80 k in total

Related ayurvedic ingredients

Camphor

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

References

Medscape. Lidocaine. [Accessed 19 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Mayo Clinic. Tetracaine. [Accessed 19 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs.com. Lidocaine. [Accessed 19 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs.com. Tetracaine Topical. [Accessed 19 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

Marketer details

Name: Ajanta Pharma Ltd

Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India

Country of origin: India

The list of available options shown with the same composition has been prepared upon the advice of registered medical practitioners, pharmacists affiliated with TATA 1MG. TATA 1MG does not promote any pharmaceutical product of any particular company, and all recommendations are based on the medical opinion, advisories from specialist medical and pharmaceutical professionals.