Benzocaine
Over-the-CounterBrand names: Gelato Topical Anesthetic
About This Medication
Health product used for symptom relief and wellness support.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Benzocaine | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
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 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. Do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a physician. 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 physician promptly. for teething in children under 2 years of age When using this product Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush with water. Do not exceed recommended dosage. If more than used for pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a physician before use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use For oral mucosal use only, as directed by dentist. For the temporary relief of pain due to minor dental procedures.
Directions Apply only amount needed to the oral mucosa to prevent or relieve pain. children under 2 years of age: do not use
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 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 …
Benzocaine is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Similar Other Products
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- • DailyMed — Benzocaine drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Benzocaine label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 238910 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Benzocaine (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS