Oral Anesthetic Liquid (BENZOCAINE)
Oral Anesthetic Liquid (BENZOCAINE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Oral Anesthetic Liquid; Generic name: BENZOCAINE; Drug class: Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC].
| Brand name | Oral Anesthetic Liquid |
|---|---|
| Generic name | BENZOCAINE |
| Drug class | Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Meijer, Inc. |
| Used for | Uses Temporarily relieves pain associated with the following mouth and gum irritations: toothache sore gums canker sores braces minor dental procedures dentures |
| Dosage | Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older: wipe liquid on with cotton, or cotton swab, or fingertip, apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor/dentist children under 12 years of age: adult supervision should be given in the use of this product children under 2 years of age: do not use for denture irritation apply a thin layer to the affected area; do not reinsert dental work until irritation/pain is relieved; rinse mouth well after reinserting |
| Warnings | Warnings METHEMOGLOBINEMIA WARNING: Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a rare but serious confition 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 |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active Ingredient Benzocaine 20.0% (w/w) |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0321c480-e150-421d-e063-6294a90ad687 |