Americaine (Benzocaine) - Indications and Dosage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

AMERICAINE Anesthetic Lubricant is indicated for general use as a lubricant and topical anesthetic on intratracheal catheters and pharyngeal and nasal airways to obtund the pharyngeal and tracheal reflexes; on nasogastric and endoscopic tubes; urinary catheters; laryngoscopes; proctoscopes; sigmoidoscopes and vaginal specula.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Apply evenly to exterior of tube or instrument prior to use.

HOW SUPPLIED

AMERICAINE Anesthetic Lubricant (benzocaine) is available in:

NDC 53014-376-16                   28 g tube

NDC 53014-376-62                   2.5 g unit dose foil

                                                   packs, 144 per carton

Store at 15°-25°C (59°-77°F).

Celltech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Rochester, NY 14623 USA

®Ciba-Geigy Corporation

©2001, Celltech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Rev. 7/01

       R531