TETRALID CREAM
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Introduction of Tetralid Cream
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.
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.
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
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Quick tips
Tetralid Cream
- 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.
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Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
Country of origin: India
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