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ORAL PAIN RELIEF

BENZOCAINE

Standard Dose
Directions • Adults and children 2 years of age and over: Apply a small amount of product to the cavity and around gum surrounding the teeth. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a physician or healthcare provider • Children between 2 and 12 years of age: Should be supervised in the use of this product • Children under 2 years of age: Do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses • for the temporary relief of pain due to toothaches • to help protect against infection in minor oral irritation
Summary

Indications and usage Uses • for the temporary relief of pain due to toothaches • to help protect against infection in minor oral irritation Dosage and administration Directions • Adults and children 2 years of age and over: Apply a small amount of product to the cavity and around gum surrounding the teeth.

Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a physician or healthcare provider • Children between 2 and 12 years of age: Should be supervised in the use of this 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses • for the temporary relief of pain due to toothaches • to help protect against infection in minor oral irritation Dosage and administration Directions • Adults and children 2 years of age and over: Apply a small amount of product to the cavity and around gum surrounding the teeth. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a physician or healthcare provider • Children between 2 and 12 years of age: Should be supervised in the use of this 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 Do not use • more than directed • for more than 7 days unless directed by a physician or healthcare provider Stop use and ask a physician if • swelling, rash or fever develops • irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens • symptoms do not improve in 7 days Keep out of reach of children . in case of overdose or allergic reaction, get medical help

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 Do not use • more than directed • for more than 7 days unless directed by a physician or healthcare provider Stop use and ask a physician if • swelling, rash or fever develops • irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens • symptoms do not improve in 7 days Keep out of reach of children .
  • in case of overdose or allergic reaction, get medical help

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.