Antacids & Oxetacaine

(n/a, Oxetacaine, aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide)

Available as tablets or capsules.
n/a
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes - oral suspension
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
n/a
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Oxetacaine, aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide
Usual formulation brand names
n/a
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
N/A
Modified release
N/A
Film coated
N/A
Enteric coated
N/A
Sugar coated
N/A
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
Special
Liquid strengths
10mg/5ml oxetacaine + aluminium hydroxide (equivalent to 200mg/5ml aluminium oxide) + 100mg/5ml magnesium hydroxide (special)
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes, check with manufacturers.
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Not recommended
Notes
Aluminium containing antacids may interact with enteral feeds and form a plug.