Quick answers
- What is Tetracaine used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Painless Tattoo 3 (Sambria Pharmaceuticals, LLC) lists these uses: For temporary relief of pain and itching due to minor skin irritation..
- Do I need a prescription for Tetracaine?
- No, the products on this page are sold without a prescription. Other products with the same active ingredient need a prescription (often a higher strength or another form): see the prescription page.
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Tetracaine been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Also sold by prescription (often at a higher strength or in another form): Tetracaine hydrochloride — prescription medicine
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Painless Tattoo 3 · Sambria Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Tetracaine 2%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Tetracaine 2%
Purpose
External Analgesic
Uses
For temporary relief of pain and itching due to minor skin irritation.
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use
on wounds or damaged skin, in large quantities, or if you are allergic to any ingredients of this product.
When using this product
use only as directed. Avoid contact with the eyes, rashes, or mucous membranes. Stop use and ask doctor if condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days.
Keep out of reach of children
and pets If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Clean and dry affected area, apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children 12 years of age or younger : ask a doctor.
Inactive ingredients
Aqua (Deionized Water), Arnica Montana Flower Extract, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Chondroitin Sulfate, Emu Oil, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucosamine Sulfate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Laureth-7, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine
— FDA label of Painless Tattoo 3, Sambria Pharmaceuticals, LLC, effective November 12, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Blt 3 · Centura Pharmaceuticals Inc
Tetracaine 2%, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
Tetracaine 2%
Purpose
Topical Anesthetic
Uses
For the temporary relief of pain and itching.
Warnings
- For external use only.
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucus membranes.
- Do not apply to open or damaged skin.
- If condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than seven days, discontinue use and consult physician.
- If pregnant or breast feeding,contact physician prior to use.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, contact Poison Control Center.
Do not use
if allergic to any ingredient in ointment.
Do not use
in large quantities, particularly over raw surfaces or blistered areas.
Directions
Adults and children two-years of age or older: Apply to affected area not more than three to four times daily. Children under two-years of age: consult a physician.
Inactive ingredients
Aqua (Deionized Water), PEG-8 Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG8, PEG-75,Methylisothiazolinone
— FDA label of Blt 3, Centura Pharmaceuticals Inc, effective January 12, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Tetracaine · Bellus Medical, LLC
Tetracaine hydrochloride 20 mg/1000 mL, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Tetracaine HCL 2%
Purpose
Topical Anesthetic
Uses
For the temporary relief of discomfort and pain associated with Minor burns and skin irritations Minor cuts and scrapes Itching Directions : Adults and Children 12 years of age and older Apply to affected area not more than 3-4 times daily.
Warnings
For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. DO NOT USE : In large quantities, particularly over raw surfaces and blistered areas.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Skin becomes irritated Condition worsens or symptoms last more than 7 days Symptoms clear up and reoccur within a few days.
Keep out of reach of children
Directions
Uses : For the temporary relief of discomfort and pain associated with Minor burns and skin irritations Minor cuts and scrapes Itching Directions : Adults and Children 12 years of age and older Apply to affected area not more than 3-4 times daily.
Inactive ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Sorbic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA
— FDA label of Tetracaine, Bellus Medical, LLC, effective January 9, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
NeuroMed Topical Analgesic LA · Sambria Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Tetracaine hydrochloride 20 mg/1000 mg, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients Tetracaine HCL 2.0% w/w
Purpose
Purpose External Analgesic
Uses
Uses For temporary relief of pain and itching due to minor skin irritation
Warnings
For external use only Avoid contact with eyes Do not use in large quantities, particularly over raw surfaces or blistered areas Stop use and ask a doctor if
- Condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more then 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Discontinue use. Keep out of reach of children
- If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions For adults and children two-years or older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age: consult a physician.
Other information
Other Information Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive Ingredients Aqua (Deionized Water), Arnica Montana Flower Extract, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Chondroitin Sulfate, Emu Oil, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucosamine Sulfate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Laureth-7, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine
Questions?
Questions or Comments? FDA Registered: NDC No. 54723-667-03 800-759-6876
— FDA label of NeuroMed Topical Analgesic LA, Sambria Pharmaceuticals, Inc., effective November 12, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Tetracaine 2% · cream (topical) · 2 products
Tetracaine 2% · ointment (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Blt 3 | Centura Pharmaceuticals Inc | DailyMed |
Tetracaine hydrochloride 20 mg/1000 mL · gel (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Tetracaine | Bellus Medical, LLC | DailyMed |
Tetracaine hydrochloride 20 mg/1000 mg · cream (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| NeuroMed Topical Analgesic LA | Sambria Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Centura Pharmaceuticals Inc1 product
- Sambria Pharmaceuticals, LLC1 product
- Unit Dose, Ltd.1 product
- Bellus Medical, LLC1 product
- Sambria Pharmaceuticals, Inc.1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.