Benzocaine
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Accepted Names (English)
2Benzocaine(common)4-Aminobenzoic acid, ethyl ester(proper)
Accepted Names (French)
2Benzocaïne(common)Acide 4-aminobenzoïque, ester d'éthyle(proper)
Cautions & Contraindications
6adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occursApplies to: All products
cautionConsult 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 vomitingApplies to: Products for relief of sore throat
cautionConsult 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 developsApplies to: All products except topical products and products for relief of sore throat
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
Ingredients Covered
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