Tetracaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL Solution — NDC 70518-4183-0 (Billing 70518-4183-00)
This is a package of Tetracaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL Solution from REMEDYREPACK INC., marketed since Sep 2024 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.
NDC database record
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- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
- Code segments
- 70518 labeler · 4183 product · 0 package
- Package marketed since
- Sep 24, 2024
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2027
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 7051841830 8
- FDA record last changed
- Sep 10, 2026
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 1547771
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Ester Local Anesthetic class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
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Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 8, 2026
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Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70518-4183-00 You're viewing this Main listing | 12 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 4 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER | 2024-09-24 | — | Active |
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetracaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL 70069-0596-01 | Somerset | 1 bottle | $4.330 | AB1 | Availability likely | — |
| Tetracaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL 82260-0920-05 | Bausch | 1 bottle | $4.330 | AB1 | Availability likely | — |
| Tetracaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL 00065-0741-14 | Alcon | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Tetracaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL 00187-0920-05 | Bausch | 1 bottle | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
| Tetracaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL 24208-0092-05 | Bausch | 1 bottle | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
| Tetracaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL 50090-2364-01 | A-S | 4 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Tetracaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL 68682-0920-05 | Oceanside | 1 bottle | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
| Tetracaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL 70069-0597-01 | Somerset | 1 bottle | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
| Tetracaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mLthis 70518-4183-00 | REMEDYREPACK | 12 bottles | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Tetracaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL 85766-0229-05 | Sportpharm | 1 bottle | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
| Tetracaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/mL 85766-0230-15 | Sportpharm | 1 bottle | — | AB1 | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available — see Therapeutic equivalents.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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Acetic acid is a weak organic acid commonly used in medicines as a buffer and pH adjuster. It helps maintain the proper acidity level to ensure the drug remains stable and effective in its formulation.
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Sodium acetate is a salt derived from acetic acid. It acts as a buffer to help maintain the medicine's pH stability and may serve as a preservative or solubilizer in liquid formulations.
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Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
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Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is indicated for procedures requiring a rapid and short-acting topical ophthalmic anesthetic. Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is an ester local anesthetic indicated for procedures requiring a rapid and short-acting topical ophthalmic anesthetic. ( 1 )
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION One drop topically in the eye(s) as needed. Discard unused portion. ( 2.1 )
2.1Topical Administration One drop topically in the eye as needed. Discard unused portion.
2.2Sterile Field Administration Open package using standard aseptic technique. The DROP‑TAINER ® dispenser may then be allowed to fall upon a sterile surface. The entire outer surface of the DROP‑TAINER ® dispenser and its contents are sterile.
💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ▾
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Sterile ophthalmic solution containing 0.5% w/v tetracaine hydrochloride equivalent to tetracaine 0.44% w/v. Sterile ophthalmic solution containing 0.5% tetracaine hydrochloride ( 3 )
⛔ Contraindications ▾
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None ( 4 )
⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ▾
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Do not use intracamerally since use may damage corneal endothelial cells ( 5.1 ) Prolonged use or abuse may lead to corneal epithelial toxicity and may manifest as epithelial defects which may progress to permanent corneal damage. ( 5.2 ) Patients should not touch the eye for at least 10-20 minutes after using anesthetic as accidental injuries can occur due to insensitivity of the eye. ( 5.3 ) For Administration by Healthcare Provider: Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is not intended for patient self-administration.
( 5.4 )
5.1Corneal injury with Intracameral Use Not for injection or intraocular use. Do not use intracamerally because use of TetracaineHydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% may lead to damage of the corneal endothelial cells.
5.2Corneal Toxicity Prolonged use or abuse may lead to corneal epithelial toxicity and may manifest as epithelial defects which may progress to permanent corneal damage.
5.3Corneal Injury due to Insensitivity Patients should not touch the eye for at least 10-20 minutes after using anesthetic as accidental injuries can occur due to insensitivity of the eye.
5.4For Administration by Healthcare Provider Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is indicated for administration under the direct supervision of a healthcare provider. Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is not intended for patient self-administration [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )].
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious ocular adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Corneal injury with Intracameral Use [See Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Corneal Toxicity [See Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Corneal Injury due to Insensitivity [ See Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] The following adverse reactions have been identified following use of Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Ocular Adverse Reactions Transient stinging, burning, and conjunctival redness, eye irritation, eye pain, ocular discomfort. Ocular adverse events: stinging, burning, conjunctival redness ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Alcon Laboratories, Inc., at 1-800-757-9195 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
👥 Use in Specific Populations ▾
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% in pregnant women. Animal developmental and reproductive toxicity studies with tetracaine hydrochloride have not been reported in the published literature.
8.2Lactation Risk Summary There are no data to assess whether Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% is excreted in human milk or to assess its effects on milk production/excretion. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% or from the underlying maternal condition.
8.3Females and Males of Reproductive Potential No human data on the effect of Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% on fertility are available.
8.4Pediatric Use Safety in the pediatric population has been demonstrated in clinical trials. Efficacy of tetracaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution for use in pediatric patients has been extrapolated from adequate and well controlled clinical trials in the adult population.
8.5Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety or effectiveness of tetracaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution have been observed between elderly and younger patients.
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% in pregnant women. Animal developmental and reproductive toxicity studies with tetracaine hydrochloride have not been reported in the published literature.
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
8.4Pediatric Use Safety in the pediatric population has been demonstrated in clinical trials. Efficacy of tetracaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution for use in pediatric patients has been extrapolated from adequate and well controlled clinical trials in the adult population.
🧓 Geriatric Use ▾
8.5Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety or effectiveness of tetracaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution have been observed between elderly and younger patients.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
10 OVERDOSAGE Prolonged use of a topical ocular anesthetic including TetracaineHydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% may produce permanent corneal opacification and ulceration with accompanying visual loss. Symptoms related to systemic toxicity consist mainly of effects on the neurologic and cardiovascular systems.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1Mechanism of Action Tetracaine blocks sodium ion channels required for the initiation and conduction of neuronal impulses thereby affecting local anesthesia.
12.3Pharmacokinetics The systemic exposure to tetracaine following topical ocular administration of Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% has not been studied. Tetracaine hydrochloride is metabolized by plasma pseudocholinesterases and nonspecific esterases in ocular tissues.
🧬 Mechanism of Action ▾
12.1Mechanism of Action Tetracaine blocks sodium ion channels required for the initiation and conduction of neuronal impulses thereby affecting local anesthesia.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% STERI-UNITS® is supplied as single patient use, 4 mL filled in 4-mL natural medium- or low-density polyethylene plastic DROP-TAINER® dispensers and natural low-density polyethylene tips with white polypropylene caps in a carton of 12. Each sterilized DROP-TAINER® dispenser is packaged in a clear PVC and Tyvek blister. This product does not contain a preservative; discard unused portion.
NDC: 70518-4183-00 NDC: 70518-4183-01 PACKAGING: 12 in 2 CARTON PACKAGING: 1-4 mL BOTTLE, DROPPER TYPE 0 Storage: Store at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F). Protect from light. Do not use if solution contains crystals, is cloudy, or discolored.
Repackaged and Distributed By: Remedy Repack, Inc. 625 Kolter Dr. Suite #4 Indiana, PA 1-724-465-8762
📋 Description ▾
11 DESCRIPTION Tetracaine hydrochloride is chemically designated as benzoic acid, 4-(butylamino)-,2-(dimethylamino) ethyl ester, monohydrochloride. Its chemical formula is C 15 H 24 N 2 O 2 • HCl and it is represented by the chemical structure: Tetracaine hydrochloride is a fine, white, crystalline, odorless powder and has a molecular weight of 300.82. Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% has a pH of 3.7 to 5.5.
Active ingredient: tetracaine hydrochloride 0.5% w/v (equivalent to 0.44% w/v tetracaine) Inactive ingredients: sodium chloride, sodium acetate trihydrate, acetic acid (to adjust pH approximately 4.5), Water for Injection, USP Chemical Diagram
💬 Information for Patients ▾
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Eye Care Precaution Advise patients that, due to the effect of the anesthetic, their eyes will be insensitive up to 20 minutes and that care should be taken to avoid accidental injuries. Repackaged By / Distributed By: RemedyRepack Inc. 625 Kolter Drive, Indiana, PA 15701 (724) 465-8762
🧬 Pharmacokinetics ▾
12.3Pharmacokinetics The systemic exposure to tetracaine following topical ocular administration of Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% has not been studied. Tetracaine hydrochloride is metabolized by plasma pseudocholinesterases and nonspecific esterases in ocular tissues.
🔬 Clinical Studies ▾
14 CLINICAL STUDIES Topical administration of tetracainehydrochloride ophthalmic solution results in localized temporary anesthesia. The maximum effect is achieved within 10–20 seconds after instillation, with efficacy lasting 10–20 minutes. Duration of effect can be extended with repeated dosing. [see Corneal toxicity (5.2) and Overdosage (10) ] .
🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology ▾
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Studies to assess the genotoxicity of tetracaine hydrochloride have not been reported in the published literature. Long-term animal studies have not been conducted to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of tetracaine hydrochloride. Animal studies to assess the effects of tetracaine hydrochloride on fertility have not been reported in the published literature.
📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility ▾
13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Studies to assess the genotoxicity of tetracaine hydrochloride have not been reported in the published literature. Long-term animal studies have not been conducted to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of tetracaine hydrochloride. Animal studies to assess the effects of tetracaine hydrochloride on fertility have not been reported in the published literature.
📄 Recent Major Changes ▾
Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) 2/2022
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
DRUG: Tetracaine Hydrochloride GENERIC: tetracaine hydrochloride DOSAGE: SOLUTION ADMINSTRATION: OPHTHALMIC NDC: 70518-4183-0 NDC: 70518-4183-1 PACKAGING: 4 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER OUTER PACKAGING: 12 in 1 CARTON ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S): Tetracaine Hydrochloride 5mg in 1mL INACTIVE INGREDIENT(S): Sodium Chloride Sodium Acetate Acetic Acid Water MM1 MM2
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