Ametop Anaesthetic Gel

AMETOP® Gel 4% is a topical local anaesthetic containing tetracaine, designed to temporarily numb intact skin before procedures such as venepuncture and venous cannulation. The gel is applied to the skin and covered with an occlusive dressing, with effective local anaesthesia typically achieved after 30 minutes for venepuncture and 45 minutes for venous cannulation. Each 1.5 g tube contains 40 mg of tetracaine per gram of gel.

Description

Features

Contains 4% w/w tetracaine as the active local anaesthetic.
Topical gel formulation for application to intact skin.
Each 1.5 g tube contains 40 mg of tetracaine per gram.
One tube can cover an area of up to 30 cm².
Typically requires 30 minutes of application for venepuncture and 45 minutes for venous cannulation.
Anaesthesia generally lasts for 4–6 hours after a single application.
Each tube is intended for single use.
Available in convenient 1.5 g tubes.

Benefits

Provides temporary local anaesthesia to help reduce pain associated with needle-based procedures.
Helps improve patient comfort during venepuncture and venous cannulation.
Relatively short application time can support efficient clinical workflows.
Provides several hours of local anaesthetic effect following application.
Convenient single-use tubes support controlled application and hygiene.