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Topical anesthetic swab.


Beutlich Pharmaceuticals presents the unit-dose Hurricaine[R] Dry Handle Swab. The swab has wild-cherry-flavored Hurricaine liquid topical anesthetic anesthetic

Agent that produces a local or general loss of sensation, including pain, and therefore is useful in surgery and dentistry. General anesthesia induces loss of consciousness, most often using hydrocarbons (e.g.
 already applied to it and is housed in a plastic, tamper-evident sheath sheath (sheth) a tubular case or envelope.

arachnoid sheath  the continuation of the arachnoidea mater around the optic nerve, forming part of its internal sheath.
, making it neat and easy to apply. The Hurricaine swabs, like the gel and spray, are 20% benzocaine benzocaine /ben·zo·caine/ (-kan) a local anesthetic applied topically to the skin and mucous membranes; also used to suppress the gag reflex in various procedures.

ben·zo·caine
n.
, have an onset of 15 to 30 seconds, a duration of 12 to 15 minutes, can be reapplied, and offer virtually no systemic absorption. The swabs come in a dispensing dispensing

provision of drugs or medicines as set out properly on a lawful prescription. A prescription can only be filled, the drugs supplied, by a registered pharmacist, veterinarian, dentist or member of the medical profession.
 box of 100.
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Publication:Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Aug 1, 2000
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