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Overview
Benzocaine (injection) is a local anesthetic that is FDA approved for the treatment of {{{indication}}}. Common adverse reactions include contact dermatitis, disorder of taste.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Disorder of dental prosthesis - Pain due to any device, implant AND/OR graft
Dosing Information
Disorder of dental prosthesis - Pain due to any device, implant AND/OR graft: (10% oral rinse) swish and spit 15 mL; repeat after 1 h and up to 4 times daily
Disorder of dental prosthesis - Pain due to any device, implant AND/OR graft: (6% oral strips) dissolve one strip on irritated area up to 4 times daily
Disorder of dental prosthesis - Pain due to any device, implant AND/OR graft: (oral gel) apply thin layer of oral gel TOPICALLY to the affected areas up to 4 times daily, do not reinsert dental work until irritation/pain is relieved; rinse mouth well before reinserting dentures
Endoscopic procedure - Pain; Prophylaxis
Dosing Information
Endoscopic procedure - Pain; Prophylaxis: (20% anesthetic lubricant) apply evenly to exterior of tube or instrument prior to use
Insertion of nasogastric tube - Pain
Dosing Information
Insertion of nasogastric tube - Pain: (20% anesthetic lubricant) apply evenly to exterior of tube or instrument prior to use
Otitis - Topical local anesthetic
Dosing Information
Otitis - Topical local anesthetic: instill 4 to 5 drops of otic solution into external ear canal of affected ear(s), repeat every 1 to 2 h if necessary
Skin irritation - Topical local anesthetic
Dosing Information
Skin irritation - Topical local anesthetic: apply TOPICALLY to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily holding can 6 to 12 inches away from affected area
Stomatitis - Topical local anesthetic
Dosing Information
Stomatitis - Topical local anesthetic: apply TOPICALLY to affected areas up to 4 times daily
Toothache
Dosing Information
Toothache: apply gel, liquid, or ointment TOPICALLY to affected areas up to 4 times daily
Topical local anesthetic, For general use during catheterization and/or diagnostic and surgical procedures
Dosing Information
Topical local anesthetic, For general use during catheterization and/or diagnostic and surgical procedures: (20% anesthetic lubricant) apply evenly to exterior of tube or instrument prior to use
Topical local anesthetic - Ulcer of mouth
Dosing Information
Topical local anesthetic - Ulcer of mouth: apply TOPICALLY to affected areas up to 4 times daily
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Benzocaine (injection) in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Benzocaine (injection) in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
Disorder of dental prosthesis - Pain due to any device, implant AND/OR graft
Dosing Information
Dosage
Endoscopic procedure - Pain; Prophylaxis
Dosing Information
Endoscopic procedure - Pain; Prophylaxis: (ages 1 year and older) 20% anesthetic lubricant, apply evenly to exterior of tube or instrument prior to use
Insertion of nasogastric tube - Pain
Dosing Information
Insertion of nasogastric tube - Pain: (ages 1 year and older) 20% anesthetic lubricant, apply evenly to exterior of tube or instrument prior to use
Otitis - Topical local anesthetic
Dosing Information
Otitis - Topical local anesthetic: (age 1 y and older) instill 4 to 5 drops of otic solution into external ear canal of affected ear(s), repeat every 1 to 2 h if necessary
Skin irritation - Topical local anesthetic
Dosing Information
Skin irritation - Topical local anesthetic: (ages 2 years and older) apply TOPICALLY to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily holding can 6 to 12 inches away from affected area
Stomatitis - Topical local anesthetic
Dosing Information
Stomatitis - Topical local anesthetic: (ages 2 years and older) apply TOPICALLY to affected areas up to 4 times daily
Toothache
Dosing Information
Toothache: (2 years and older) apply gel, liquid, or ointment to affected areas up to 4 times daily
Topical local anesthetic, For general use during catheterization and/or diagnostic and surgical procedures
Dosing Information
Topical local anesthetic, For general use during catheterization and/or diagnostic and surgical procedures: (ages 1 year and older) 20% anesthetic lubricant, apply evenly to exterior of tube or instrument prior to use
Topical local anesthetic - Ulcer of mouth
Dosing Information
Topical local anesthetic - Ulcer of mouth: (ages 2 years and older) apply TOPICALLY to affected areas up to 4 times daily
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Benzocaine (injection) in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Benzocaine (injection) in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
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Warnings
Allergy 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
When using this product
avoid contact with the eyes
do not exceed recommended dosage
do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor/dentist
Stop use and ask a doctor if
sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens
swelling, rash, or fever develops
Keep out of reach of children.
If more than used for pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Benzocaine (injection) in the drug label.
Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
Miscellaneous
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Benzocaine (injection) in the drug label.
adults and children 2 years of age and older:
wipe liquid on with cotton, or cotton swab, or fingertip
apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor/dentist
children under 12 years of age: adult supervision should be given in the use of this product
children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor/dentist
Anbesol Regular and Maximum Strength Gel
to open tube, cut tip of the tube on score mark with scissors
adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor/dentist
children under 12 years of age: adult supervision should be given in the use of this product
children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor/dentist
for denture irritation:
apply thin layer to the affected area
do not reinsert dental work until irritation/pain is relieved
rinse mouth well before reinserting
Anbesol Jr. Gel
to open tube, cut tip of the tube on score mark with scissors
adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor/dentist
children under 12 years of age: adult supervision should be given in the use of this product
children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor/dentist
Precautions with Alcohol
Alcohol-Benzocaine (injection) interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.