Avant (BENZOCAINE)
Avant (BENZOCAINE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Avant; Generic name: BENZOCAINE; Drug class: Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC].
| Brand name | Avant |
|---|---|
| Generic name | BENZOCAINE |
| Drug class | Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Dharma Research, Inc. |
| Used for | Uses For the temporary relief of pain associated with canker sores and minor dental procedures. |
| Dosage | Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to the affected area. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor. Children under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product Children under 2 years of age: Consult a dentist or doctor. |
| Warnings | 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 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 Alergy alert |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active Ingredient Benzocaine, 20% |
| Route | DENTAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=033034af-c86c-4dbf-90eb-009c117024c6 |