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Ipana 20% Benzocaine Topical

BENZOCAINE

Standard Dose
Directions Apply only amount needed to the oral mucosa to prevent or relieve pain.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use For oral mucosal use only, as directed by dentist.
Summary

Indications and usage Use For oral mucosal use only, as directed by dentist.

For the temporary relief of pain due to minor dental procedures.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use For oral mucosal use only, as directed by dentist. For the temporary relief of pain due to minor dental procedures. Dosage and administration Directions Apply only amount needed to the oral mucosa to prevent or relieve pain. Warnings and cautions Warnings ​Allergy alert: ​Do not use on patients with a history of allergies to local anesthetics such as benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics. ​Do not use ​for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days; irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens; or if swelling, rash or fever develops, see your dentist or doctor promptly. ​When using this product ​avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush with water. ​Stop use and consult a health care practitioner ​if the following symptoms appear: weakness, confusion, headache, difficulty breathing, and/or pale, grey or blue colored skin, as these may be signs of methemoglobinemia, a rare disorder, which may appear up to 2 hours after use. ​Do not exceed recommended dosage. ​If more than used for pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. ​If pregnant or breastfeeding, ​ask a health professional before use.

Monitoring

  • Warnings ​Allergy alert: ​Do not use on patients with a history of allergies to local anesthetics such as benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics.
  • ​Do not use ​for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor.
  • If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days; irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens; or if swelling, rash or fever develops, see your dentist or doctor promptly.
  • ​When using this product ​avoid contact with eyes.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.