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| Pronunciation |
 (BEN
zoe kane, JEL a tin, PEK tin,
& SOW dee um kar box ee meth il SEL yoo lose) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Orabase® With Benzocaine [OTC] |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Local Anesthetic |
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| Use |
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Topical anesthetic and emollient for oral lesions |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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Dose related and may result from high plasma levels Dermatologic: Contact dermatitis, angioedema Local: Burning, stinging <1%: Cardiovascular: Edema Dermatologic: Urticaria Gastrointestinal: Urethritis Hematologic: Methemoglobinemia in infants Local: Tenderness |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Apply 2-4 times/day |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Paste: Benzocaine 20%, gelatin, pectin, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose (15 g, 5 g) |
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