Benzocaine
23licensed products
1 monograph
Lozenge, Gel, Paste +2
Health Canada Monographs
1Conditions Requiring Product Details
13These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Benzocaine until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Claim to verifyFor the temporary relief of (pain of) sore throatBenzocaine · Oral
Claim to verifyFor the temporary relief of occasional minor irritation or injury of the gumsBenzocaine · Periodontal/Gingival
Claim to verifyFor the temporary relief of occasional minor irritation or injury of the mouthBenzocaine · Buccal/Oromucosal
Claim to verifyFor the temporary relief of occasional minor oral irritation/oral pain/sore mouthBenzocaine · Buccal/Oromucosal
Claim to verifyFor the temporary relief of pain arising as a result of toothacheBenzocaine · Dental
Claim to verifyFor the temporary relief of pain associated with canker sores/aphthous stomatitisBenzocaine · Buccal/Oromucosal
Claim to verifyFor the temporary relief of pain associated with cold sores/fever blisters/oral herpesBenzocaine · Buccal/Oromucosal
Claim to verifyFor the temporary relief of pain associated with cold sores/fever blisters/oral herpesBenzocaine · Topical
Claim to verifyFor the temporary relief of pain due to minor dental proceduresBenzocaine · Periodontal/Gingival
Claim to verifyFor the temporary relief of pain due to minor irritation of the gums due to dentures or orthodontic appliancesBenzocaine · Periodontal/Gingival
Claim to verifyFor the temporary relief of pain due to minor irritation of the mouth due to dentures or orthodontic appliancesBenzocaine · Buccal/Oromucosal
Caution to verifyConsult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician promptly if sore throat is severe, persists for more than two days, or is accompanied by or followed by other symptoms such as fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomitingBenzocaine · Products for relief of sore throat
Caution to verifyConsult your dentist or another health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician promptly if symptoms do not improve within seven days, irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens, or swelling, rash or fever developsBenzocaine · All products except topical products and products for relief of sore throat
Cautions & Contraindications
4adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occursApplies to: All products
cautionKeep out of reach of childrenApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use this product if you are allergic to benzocaineApplies to: All products
contraindicationStop use and consult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if the following symptoms appear: weakness, confusion, headache, difficulty breathing and/or pale, gray or blue coloured skin. These symptoms may be signs of methemoglobinemia, a rare disorder, which may appear up to 2 hours after useApplies to: All products
Alternative Names
2Benzocaine(common)4-Aminobenzoic acid, ethyl ester
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
1020 %9 licensed products
20 % (w/w)8 licensed products
6 mg7 licensed products
20 % m/v2 licensed products
5 %1 licensed products
5 % (w/w)1 licensed products
6 %1 licensed products
7.5 % (w/w)1 licensed products
10 %1 licensed products
10 % (w/w)1 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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