The agency said Wednesday that local anesthetics known as viscous lidocaine, orbenzocaine-containing teething products, should never be used for teething children, except under the advice and supervision of a health care professional. Viscous lidocaine contains a local anesthetic in a gel-like syrup. ...
(Benzocaine is the anesthetic compound that a dentist might rub on your gums before giving you a shot. Lidocaine is the anesthetic that’s usually given as a dental shot to numb teeth.) The products you find might be a liquid, gel, ointment, rinse, lozenge or spray. Or as mentioned ...