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Overview
Benzocaine (topical) is a local anesthetic that is FDA approved for the treatment of dental pain. Common adverse reactions include contact dermatitis.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
For oral mucosal use only as directed by a dentist.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Benzocaine (topical) in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Benzocaine (topical) in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Benzocaine (topical) in pediatric patients.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Benzocaine (topical) in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Benzocaine (topical) in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Benzocaine (topical) Contraindications in the drug label.
Warnings
There is limited information regarding Benzocaine (topical) Warnings' in the drug label.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Benzocaine (topical) in the drug label.
Postmarketing Experience
contact dermatitis, methemoglobinemia (rare)
Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Benzocaine (topical) Drug Interactions in the drug label.