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tetracaine and Herpes Labialis

tetracaine has been researched along with Herpes Labialis in 1 studies

Tetracaine: A potent local anesthetic of the ester type used for surface and spinal anesthesia.
tetracaine : A benzoate ester in which 4-N-butylbenzoic acid and 2-(dimethylamino)ethanol have combined to form the ester bond; a local ester anaesthetic (ester caine) used for surface and spinal anaesthesia.

Herpes Labialis: Herpes simplex, caused by type 1 virus, primarily spread by oral secretions and usually occurring as a concomitant of fever. It may also develop in the absence of fever or prior illness. It commonly involves the facial region, especially the lips and the nares. (Dorland, 27th ed.)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Local anesthetics, such as tetracaine, have been used in over-the-counter topical products, but are only labeled for the relief of pain and itching associated with cold sores and fever blisters."9.09A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of topical tetracaine in the treatment of herpes labialis. ( Haines, HG; Kaminester, LH; Landsman, L; Osborne, DW; Pariser, DM; Pariser, RJ; Shavin, JS; Weiss, JS, 1999)
" Local anesthetics, such as tetracaine, have been used in over-the-counter topical products, but are only labeled for the relief of pain and itching associated with cold sores and fever blisters."5.09A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of topical tetracaine in the treatment of herpes labialis. ( Haines, HG; Kaminester, LH; Landsman, L; Osborne, DW; Pariser, DM; Pariser, RJ; Shavin, JS; Weiss, JS, 1999)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kaminester, LH1
Pariser, RJ1
Pariser, DM1
Weiss, JS1
Shavin, JS1
Landsman, L1
Haines, HG1
Osborne, DW1

Trials

1 trial available for tetracaine and Herpes Labialis

ArticleYear
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of topical tetracaine in the treatment of herpes labialis.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1999, Volume: 41, Issue:6

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Anesthetics, Local; Double-Blind Method; Herpes Labialis; Humans; Pr

1999