Defend (BENZOCAINE)
Defend (BENZOCAINE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Defend; Generic name: BENZOCAINE; Drug class: Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC].
| Brand name | Defend |
|---|---|
| Generic name | BENZOCAINE |
| Drug class | Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Mydent International |
| Used for | Use For oral mucosal use only, as directed by dentist. For the temporary relief of pain due to minor dental procedures |
| Dosage | Directions Apply only amount needed to the oral mucosa to prevent or relieve pain. 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 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 Ale |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active Ingredients Benzocaine 200mg (in each g) |
| Route | DENTAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0301c1bc-db48-4635-97f5-9eaef7ab9579 |