BencoCaine Topical Anesthetic
BENZOCAINE
Indications and usage For the temporary relief of occasional minor irritation and pain associated with canker sores and minor dental procedures.
For Professional Use Only.
Structured Monograph
Clinical summary
Indications and usage For the temporary relief of occasional minor irritation and pain associated with canker sores and minor dental procedures. For Professional Use Only. Dosage and administration Apply only amount needed to the oral mucosa to prevent or relieve pain. Children under 2 years of age: do not use Warnings and cautions 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 Alert: Do not use on patients with a history of allergies to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics. Flammable . Do not use near fire or flame. Avoid smoking during use. Do not use: for teething in children under 2 years of age
Monitoring
- • 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 Alert: Do not use on patients with a history of allergies to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics.
- • Flammable .
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.