Supracaine and Visine Totality

• Generic Name: tetracaine topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pontocaine, Dermocaine, Viractin, Niphanoid, Pontocaine HCl

Tetracaine is used in different parts of the body to cause numbness or loss of feeling in some patients before having a medical test or procedure.

Tetracaine belongs to a group of medicines known as topical local anesthetics. It deadens the nerve endings in the skin. This medicine does not cause unconsciousness as general anesthetics do when used for surgery.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: tetrahydrozoline / zinc sulfate ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Irritation & Redness Relief, Visine AC, Visine Multi-Symptom Relief, Visine Totality

Tetrahydrozoline is a vasoconstrictor. It works by narrowing swollen blood vessels in the eyes to reduce eye redness.

Zinc is a mineral that is used as an astringent to gently clear proteins and mucus from the outer surface of the eye.

Visine Totality (for the eyes) is a combination medicine used to relieve eye redness and discomfort caused by minor eye irritation.

Visine Totality may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.