Rite Aid Maximum Strength (BENZOCAINE)
Rite Aid Maximum Strength (BENZOCAINE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Rite Aid Maximum Strength; Generic name: BENZOCAINE; Drug class: Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC].
| Brand name | Rite Aid Maximum Strength |
|---|---|
| Generic name | BENZOCAINE |
| Drug class | Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Rite Aid |
| Used for | Use temporarily relieves pain associated with mouth and gum irritations |
| Dosage | Directions to open tube, cut tip of tube on score mark adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by dentist/doctor 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 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 of 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% |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=13effad7-f363-b7fc-e063-6394a90a114c |