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Topical anesthetic
Ethyl chloride is a small molecule used as a topical anesthetic. It is also known by other names like Chloroethane or Chloroetha.
How it worksEthyl chloride acts as a topical anesthetic to numb specific areas of the skin.
Used for
Stenosing tenosynovitisTendon entrapment
Conditions
stenosing tenosynovitisTendon Entrapment
Class
AnestheticTopical anestheticIntegumentary system
How to take
Routestopical
Key warnings
- ·Potential for eye irritation.
Side effects
Serious
- ·Eye irritation
Seek help if
- ·Eye irritation
Talk to your doctor
Monitor
- ·Eye irritation
Questions to ask
- ·Is ethyl chloride safe for my specific skin condition?
- ·Are there any risks of irritation if I use ethyl chloride?
- ·How often can I safely use this topical anesthetic?
Educational summary derived from FDA labeling, AI-assisted. Not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional. Updated 2026-04-26.