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   Benzocaine

Benzocaine
(oral) (cream, Powder For Suspension, Film, Gel/jelly)


Temporarily relieves pain caused by braces and dentures, canker sores, cold sores, fever blisters, minor irritation or injury to the mouth, sore gums due to teething (infants and children), or toothaches. The spray is used to numb the mouth and throat and to prevent gagging during a medical or dental procedure. This medicine is an oral anesthetic.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Orajel Baby, Orajel PM Maximum Strength, OraMagic Plus, Ora film, Orajel Baby Nighttime, Orajel Baby Nighttime Teething Pain Medicine, Orajel Baby Day&Night, Zilactin-B, Zilactin Baby Extra Strength, Orajel, Orajel Denture, Hurricaine, Orabase-B, Orajel Maximum Strength, Anbesol Maximum Strength

 
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Benzocaine
Orajel Baby, Orajel PM Maximum Strength, OraMagic Plus, Ora film, Orajel Baby Nighttime, Orajel Baby Nighttime Teething Pain Medicine, Orajel Baby Day&Night, Zilactin-B, Zilactin Baby Extra Strength, Orajel, Orajel Denture, Hurricaine, Orabase-B, Orajel Maximum Strength, Anbesol Maximum Strength
Uses
Temporarily relieves pain caused by braces and dentures, canker sores, cold sores, fever blisters, minor irritation or injury to the mouth, sore gums due to teething (infants and children), or toothaches. The spray is used to numb the mouth and throat and to prevent gagging during a medical or dental procedure. This medicine is an oral anesthetic.

Storage
  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment.
  • You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.


How To Use
  • APPEARANCE: Cream, Powder for Suspension, Thin Sheet, Gel/Jelly, Liquid, Lozenge, Ointment, Paste, Spray, Swab. If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label. If you are using this medicine for teething in your infant or child, ask your doctor how much to use and how often. Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine. Apply a small amount of this medicine to the affected area in the mouth.
  • Put the medicine on the gum area that is next to the painful tooth.
  • For infants and children who are teething, put the medicine on the gum area that is sore or swollen with your fingertip or with a cotton applicator.
  • The liquid and gel forms are the easiest to use for teething. Hold the swab form of this medicine with the white tip down.
  • Bend and snap open the swab tip with the colored rings.
  • Use each swab only one time and then throw it away. Make sure your fingers are dry before touching the film form of this medicine.
  • Use only one film each time.
  • The film can be folded in half or left unfolded, and should be placed in the mouth on the gum area that is sore.
  • Allow the film to dissolve completely. The spray form of this medicine will be sprayed into your mouth before a procedure.
  • A dentist, nurse, or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is not for long-term use.Do not use this medicine for more than 7 days unless you are told to do so by your dentist or doctor.

Side Effects
  • Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Fever, swelling, or rash. Increased pain, irritation, or redness. Nasal congestion (in infant).

Precautions
  • You or your baby should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to benzocaine or other local anesthetics, such as butacaine, procaine, or other "caine" anesthetics.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can.
  • If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
  • Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Drug Interactions
  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The liquid form of this medicine is flammable.
  • You must keep it away from heat, fire, or an open flame.
  • Do not smoke while using this medicine. You should not give this medicine to a child under 2 years of age without asking your dentist or doctor.
  • If your doctor tells you to, only use this medicine for teething in infants and children who are 4 months of age or older. This medicine should not be used in the eyes or in the area near the eyes. If your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, call your doctor.

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