Rite Aid Maximum Strength

Generic: BENZOCAINE

Over-the-Counter DrugORAL

Drug Information

Brand Name
Rite Aid Maximum Strength
Generic Name
BENZOCAINE
Manufacturer
Rite Aid
Product Type
Over-the-Counter Drug
Route
ORAL
Application Number
13effad7-f363-b7fc-e063-6394a90a114c

Pharmacological Class

Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC]

Active Ingredients

Indications & Usage

Use temporarily relieves pain associated with mouth and gum irritations

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...

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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 not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other โ€œcaineโ€ anesthetics Do not use more than directed for more than 7 days unless told to do so by a dentist or doctor for teething in children under 2 years of age Stop use and ask a doctor if swelling, rash or fever develops irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens symptoms do not improve in 7 days allergic reaction occurs Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Adverse Reactions

No specific warnings reported by FDA for this product.

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