Avant
Generic: BENZOCAINE
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Dharma Research, Inc.
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
DENTAL
FDA Set ID
033034af-c86c-4dbf-90eb-009c117024c6
Purpose
Purpose Oral anesthetic
Indications & Usage
Uses For the temporary relief of pain associated with canker sores and minor dental procedures.
Warnings
Warnings 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.
Do not use this product for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor.
If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days; if irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens; or if swelling, rash, or fever develops, see your dentist or doctor promptly.
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
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.
Do not use this product for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor.
If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days; if irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens; or if swelling, rash, or fever develops, see your dentist or doctor promptly.
Do not exceed recommended dosage.