serious (FDA MedWatch definition) when the patient outcome is: death life-threatening hospitalisation disability congenital anomaly requires intervention to prevent permanent impairment or damage A 6-year-old boy developed methaemoglobinaemia following topical administration of benzocaine gel for a toothache...
Toothaches, canker sores, and mild gum irritation may be treated with benzocaine gel, a topical medication that can be purchased over the counter without a prescription from a doctor. There are different strengths available for children and adults, although a doctor should be consulted before usin...
Most reported cases with OTC gel and liquid preparations involved children <2 years of age who received benzocaine gel for teething; however, cases also reported in adults using a gel or liquid preparation for toothache relief. Do not use for teething. (See Advice to Patients.)...
The authors evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of 10 percent and 20 percent benzocaine gels compared with those of a vehicle (placebo) gel for the temporary relief of toothache pain. They also assessed the compliance with the label dose administration directions on the part of participants ...
2399 Benzocaine Gel Toothache Pilot StudyS.S. DE ROSSI
Case report: We report a case of methemoglobinemia secondary to topical benzocaine gel. A 6-year-old boy presented to our Pediatric Emergency Department with cyanosis, vomiting, and lethargy after using a gel-type, 7.5% benzocaine (Baby Orajel) for a toothache. Physical examination revealed ...