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Contents
  1. dm+d
  2. Refrigerated Storage
    1. Ametop · Alliance Pharmaceuticals
  3. Lactation Safety Information
    1. Amethocaine
    2. For ophthalmic use

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Refrigerated Storage

AmetopAlliance Pharmaceuticals

Alliance Pharmaceuticals
Ametop
4% Topical gel

In the event of an inadvertent temperature excursion the following data may be used:
The product, following dispensing may be stored for up to 1 month at 25°C.
Please also refer to the manufacturer’s product literature for recommended storage information at https://www.medicines.org.uk

Contact Alliance in cases where additional stability data is required. Refer to the current BNF for company contact details.

1 month
Yes
19 March 2021
London MI Service

Lactation Safety Information

Amethocaine

Amethocaine
Yes
Bupivacaine, Lidocaine, Ropivacaine
Low levels anticipated in milk due to the drug's properties
No published evidence of safety
Safety in Lactation: Local anaesthesia
11 September 2020

For ophthalmic use

For ophthalmic use
Yes
Safety in Lactation: Local anaesthetic eye preparations
11 September 2020
LactMed