Nighttime 4X Medicated Cream
BENZOCAINE
Indications and usage for temporary relief of pain due to toothaches to help protect against infection of minor oral irritation Dosage and administration cut open tip of tube on score mark adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor children between 2 and 12 years of age : ask a doctor before use.
Should be supervised in the use of this product. children under 2 years of age: do not use Do not use: more than directed for more than 7 days unless told do so by a dentist or doctor for teething in children under 2 years of age 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 blood.
Structured Monograph
Clinical summary
Indications and usage for temporary relief of pain due to toothaches to help protect against infection of minor oral irritation Dosage and administration cut open tip of tube on score mark adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor children between 2 and 12 years of age : ask a doctor before use. Should be supervised in the use of this product. children under 2 years of age: do not use Do not use: more than directed for more than 7 days unless told do so by a dentist or doctor for teething in children under 2 years of age 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 blood. This can occur even if you have used this produt 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.
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 blood.
- • This can occur even if you have used this produt 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.
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.