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Is Tetracaine Hydrochloride vegetarian?

Tetracaine Hydrochloride

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Tetracaine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of tetracaine, a synthetic ester local anesthetic used to numb the eyes, nose, or throat.

Also known as Amethocaine hydrochloride
INCI name Tetracaine Hydrochloride
CAS number 136-47-0
EC number 205-248-5
CosIng ID 81157
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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