BENZOCAINE belongs to a group of medicines called local anaesthetics used to relieve pain and irritation associated with mouth ulcers, canker sores, mouth irritation, mouth and throat pain, and sore throat. It is also used to relieve pain associated with toothache, sore gums, braces, dentures, and minor dental procedures.
BENZOCAINE contains ‘Benzocaine’ that blocks the pain signals from the nerves to the brain, thereby numbing the area and providing relief from pain.
In some cases, BENZOCAINE may cause common side effects such as irritation and tingling sensation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using BENZOCAINE. Do not use BENZOCAINE in more than recommended doses, or on a large area of skin for a longer duration unless advised by the doctor. BENZOCAINE is not recommended for children below 2 years. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve despite using BENZOCAINE for a week.
Pain associated with mouth ulcers, canker sores, mouth and throat pain, mouth and gum irritation.
BENZOCAINE belongs to a group of medicines called local anaesthetics used to relieve pain and irritation associated with mouth ulcers, canker sores, mouth irritation, mouth and throat pain, and sore throat. It is also used to relieve pain associated with toothache, sore gums, braces, dentures, and minor dental procedures. BENZOCAINE contains ‘Benzocaine’ that blocks the pain signals from the nerves to the brain, thereby numbing the area and providing relief from pain.
Do not use BENZOCAINE if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have a hereditary metabolic disorder affecting red blood cells (eg, glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency, hemoglobin-M disease, NADH-methemoglobin reductase deficiency, pyruvate-kinase deficiency), heart disease, lung or breathing problems, diabetes, or mouth infections. Avoid contact of BENZOCAINE with eyes or nose; rinse with water immediately if contact occurs. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve despite using BENZOCAINE for a week, or if it worsens with a rash, fever, headache, vomiting, swelling, or stomach upset. Let your doctor know if you are taking other medicines or herbal supplements.
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.
It is not known whether BENZOCAINE interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available regarding the usage of BENZOCAINE during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available regarding the usage of BENZOCAINE during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
It is unknown if BENZOCAINE affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of BENZOCAINE in patients with liver impairment.
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of BENZOCAINE in patients with kidney impairment.
BENZOCAINE is not recommended for children below 2 years. BENZOCAINE should be used with caution in children and only if advised by the doctor.
Mouth ulcers: Mouth ulcers, also referred to as canker sores, are tiny, uncomfortable lesions that appear in the mouth or at the gum line. You might feel uneasy while eating, drinking, or conversing while wearing these. Mouth ulcers are not contagious and typically heal within a few weeks. Mouth ulcers are more likely to occur in people with a history of canker sores in their families. Mouth ulcers may be brought on by minor mouth trauma from dental work or hard brushing, acidic foods, a lack of essential vitamins, dental braces, emotional stress, and viral, bacterial, or fungal infections.