Avant is a brand of Benzocaine.
For the temporary relief of pain associated with canker sores and minor dental procedures.
From the official label (Oct 2023). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.
What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
For the temporary relief of pain associated with canker sores and minor dental procedures.
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 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 Alergy alert Do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine, or other "-caine" anesthetics. …
Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Prices in other countries are not what you will pay where you live; they show how prices compare.
Price of Avant in: United Kingdom
Products with Benzocaine as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.
A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.
Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.
Avant contains Benzocaine. Other brands with the same active ingredient work the same way; the dose and strength on your pack are what matter.
For the temporary relief of pain associated with canker sores and minor dental procedures. (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to the affected area. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor. Children under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product Children under 2 years of age: Consult a dentist or doctor.…
Do not use this product for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor.
In many countries Avant is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Avant is sold under names such as Benzo-jel, Lanacane, Little Ouchies, Cepacol Sore Throat Plus Cough, Chloraseptic Sore Throat + Cough, Anbesol Cold Sore Therapy, Tanac Liquid, Medicaine Sting. Brand names differ between countries.
The label gives a separate dose by age: children 2 years. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.