Ametop Gel Dispensing Pack

What is Ametop Gel Dispensing Pack?

Ametop Gel Dispensing Pack is a local anaesthetic used to numb the skin. It contains the active substance tetracaine and is used to relieve pain when needles are inserted into a vein or when inserting small plastic tubes (cannulae) into veins. It is suitable for adults, the elderly, infants over 1 month, and children under 5 years.

How does Ametop Gel Dispensing Pack work?

Ametop Gel Dispensing Pack works by numbing the skin to reduce pain when needles are inserted into a vein or when inserting small plastic tubes (cannulae) into veins. It contains the active substance tetracaine 4% w/w, with other ingredients being purified water, sodium chloride, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate and sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate.

What are the benefits of taking Ametop Gel Dispensing Pack?

Ametop Gel Dispensing Pack is used to reduce pain when needles are inserted into a vein or when inserting small plastic tubes (cannulae) into veins. It is suitable for adults, the elderly, infants over 1 month, and children under 5 years.

How do I use Ametop Gel Dispensing Pack?

Adults including the elderly can use a maximum of 5 tubes (5g) at a time, with a maximum of 7 tubes in a 24-hour period. Infants over 1 month and children under 5 years can use a maximum of 1 tube (1g) at a time, with a maximum of 2 tubes in