Oral Anesthetic Liquid

Generic: BENZOCAINE

Over-the-Counter DrugORAL

Drug Information

Brand Name
Oral Anesthetic Liquid
Generic Name
BENZOCAINE
Manufacturer
Meijer, Inc.
Product Type
Over-the-Counter Drug
Route
ORAL
Application Number
0321c480-e150-421d-e063-6294a90ad687

Pharmacological Class

Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC]

Active Ingredients

Indications & Usage

Uses Temporarily relieves pain associated with the following mouth and gum irritations: toothache sore gums canker sores braces minor dental procedures dentures

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 ...

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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 Alert: do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics Do not use for teething in children under 2 years of age When using this product avoid contact with eyes do not exceed recommended dosage do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor Stop use and ask doctor if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash or fever develops

Adverse Reactions

No specific warnings reported by FDA for this product.

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