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Benzocaine

OTC Dental RxCUI 238910
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Benzocaine
Established class
Standardized Chemical Allergen
Physiologic effect
Increased Histamine Release; Cell-mediated Immunity
Chemical structure
Allergens
Route
Dental
Label date
2025-01-17

Indications and usage

Use For oral mucosal use only, as directed by dentist. For the temporary relief of pain due to minor dental procedures.

Purpose

Oral Anesthetic

Dosage and administration

Directions Apply only amount needed to the oral mucosa to prevent or relieve pain. children under 2 years of age: do not use

Warnings

Methemoglobinemia warning Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in the blood. This can occur even if you have used this product before. Stop use and seek immediate medical attention if you or a child in your care develops: pale, gray or blue colored skin (cyanosis) headache rapid heart rate shortness of breath dizziness or lightheadedness fatigue or lack of energy Allergy Alert Do not use on patients with a history of allergies to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics. Do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a physician. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days; irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens; or if swelling, rash or fever develops, see your physician promptly. for teething in children under 2 years of age When using this product Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush with water. Do not exceed recommended dosage. If more than used for pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a physician before use. Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use

for more than 7 days unless directed by a physician. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days; irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens; or if swelling, rash or fever develops, see your physician promptly. for teething in children under 2 years of age

When using this product

this product Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush with water.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a physician before use.

Active ingredient (label)

s Benzocaine 200 mg (in each g)

Inactive ingredients

s flavoring, PEG 3350, PEG 400, sodium saccharin, water. May contain blue #1, green #3, green #5, red #3, red #28, red #40, yellow #5, (tartrazine), yellow #6, as a color additive.

Storage and handling

Other information Store at 59° - 86°F (15 - 30°C). Protect from freezing.

Keep out of reach of children

of children.