Bencocaine Topical Anesthetic is a brand of Benzocaine.
For oral mucosal use only, as directed by dentist. For the temporary relif of pain due to minor dental procedures.
From the official label (Jan 2025). 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 relif of pain due to minor dental procedures.
• Apply only amount needed to the oral mucosa to prevent or relieve pain. • children under 2 years of age: do not use
Warnings Methemoglolllnemla warning: Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a seriouscondit~n that must be treated promptly because tt 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
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a physician before use.
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 Bencocaine Topical Anesthetic 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.
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Bencocaine Topical Anesthetic contains Benzocaine. Other brands with the same active ingredient work the same way; the dose and strength on your pack are what matter.
For oral mucosal use only, as directed by dentist. For the temporary relif 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…
For more than 7 days unless directed by a physician.
In many countries Bencocaine Topical Anesthetic is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Bencocaine Topical Anesthetic 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.
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a physician before use. Ask your doctor or midwife first.
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.