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HurriCaine

TOPICAL ANESTHETIC

Standard Dose
Directions do not exceed recommended dosage adults and children 2 years of age and older: use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor children under 12 years of age: should be supervised in the use of the product children under 2 years of age: do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses Uses for the temporary relief of occasional minor irritation and pain associated with sore mouth and throat
Summary

Indications and usage Uses Uses for the temporary relief of occasional minor irritation and pain associated with sore mouth and throat Dosage and administration Directions do not exceed recommended dosage adults and children 2 years of age and older: use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor children under 12 years of age: should be supervised in the use of the product children under 2 years of age: do not use Warnings and cautions 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses Uses for the temporary relief of occasional minor irritation and pain associated with sore mouth and throat Dosage and administration Directions do not exceed recommended dosage adults and children 2 years of age and older: use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor children under 12 years of age: should be supervised in the use of the product children under 2 years of age: do not use Warnings and cautions 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 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 if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics. ​Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, or irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens, see your dentist or doctor promptly.

Monitoring

  • 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 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 if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics.
  • ​Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.