From the official label (Dec 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 oral mucosal use only, as directed by dentist. For the temporary relief of pain due to 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 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. …
Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C). Protect from freezing.
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.
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Price of Benzocaine in: United Kingdom
Products with Benzocaine as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.
For oral mucosal use only, as directed by dentist. For the temporary relief of pain due to minor dental procedures. (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Apply only amount needed to the oral mucosa to prevent or relieve pain. children under 2 years of age: do not use…
Do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a physician.
In many countries Benzocaine is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Benzocaine 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 under 2 years. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.
Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C). Protect from freezing.
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.