Ametop Gel 4% - 1.5g

What is Ametop Gel 4% - 1.5g?

Ametop Gel 4% - 1.5g is a local anaesthetic used to reduce pain when needles are inserted into a vein or when small plastic tubes (cannulae) are inserted into veins. It is suitable for adults and infants aged over 1 month.

How does Ametop Gel 4% - 1.5g work?

Ametop Gel 4% - 1.5g contains the active substance tetracaine, which works by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain. This helps to reduce the pain associated with injections and cannulae insertion.

What are the benefits of taking Ametop Gel 4% - 1.5g?

Ametop Gel 4% - 1.5g helps to reduce the pain associated with injections and cannulae insertion. It is suitable for adults and infants aged over 1 month.

How do I use Ametop Gel 4% - 1.5g?

Adults can use a maximum of 5 tubes (approximately 5g) at separate sites at the same time, with a maximum of 7 tubes in a 24-hour period. Infants over 1 month of age and children under 5 years of age can use a maximum of 1 tube (approximately 1g) at separate sites at a single time, with a maximum of 2 tubes in a 24-hour period. Children over 5 years of age can use a maximum of 5 tubes (approximately 5g) at separate sites at the same time, with a maximum of 7 tubes in a 24-hour period.

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