CVS Pharmacy Maximum Strength (BENZOCAINE)
CVS Pharmacy Maximum Strength (BENZOCAINE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: CVS Pharmacy Maximum Strength; Generic name: BENZOCAINE; Drug class: Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC].
| Brand name | CVS Pharmacy Maximum Strength |
|---|---|
| Generic name | BENZOCAINE |
| Drug class | Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | CVS Pharmacy |
| Used for | Uses temporarily relieves pain associated with the following mouth irritations toothache sore gums canker sores braces minor dental procedures |
| Dosage | Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area using applicator tip 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: do not use |
| 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 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 |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient Benzocaine 20% (w/w) |
| Route | DENTAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=13bf31c1-78e3-459f-9249-b0b6e2c17a13 |