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| Pronunciation |
 (ETH
il KLOR ide & dye klor oh te
tra floo or oh ETH ane) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Fluro-Ethyl® Aerosol |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
| Dichlorotetrafluoroethane and Ethyl Chloride |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Local Anesthetic |
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| Use |
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Topical refrigerant anesthetic to control pain associated with minor surgical procedures, dermabrasion, injections, contusions, and minor strains |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Press gently on side of spray valve allowing the liquid to emerge as a fine mist approximately 2" to 4" from site of application |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Aerosol: Ethyl chloride 25% and dichlorotetrafluoroethane 75% (225 g) |
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