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ANESTHETICS, DENTAL (Topical)


Brand & Generic Names

Americaine Hurricaine
Anbesol Maximum Strength LIDOCAINE
Baby Anbesol Orabase with Benzocaine
Baby Orajel Orajel
Baby Orajel Nighttime Rid-A-Pain
Formula Sabex Teething Syrup
BENZOCAINE Spec T
Benzodent Sucrets Wild Cherry
BUTACAINE Regular Strength
Butyn Sucrets Maximum Strength
Children's Cloraseptic T-Caine
Children's Sucrets Triamcinolone in Orabase
Chloraseptic Cool Mint Tyrobenz
Flavor Xylocaine
Dentocaine Xylocaine Viscous
Ethyl aminobenzoate


Basic Information

  • Habit forming? No
  • Prescription needed? Yes, for some.
  • Available as generic? Yes for Lidocaine, no for others
  • Drug class: Anesthetic (topical)

Uses

    Relieves pain or irritation in mouth caused by toothache, teething, mouth sores, dentures, braces, dental appliances. Also relieves pain of sore throat for short periods of time.

Dosage & Usage Information

How to use:
For mouth problems--Apply to sore places with cotton-tipped applicator. Don't swallow.
For throat--Gargle, but don't swallow.
For aerosol spray--Don't inhale.

When to use:
As directed by physician or label on package.

If you forget a dose:
Use as soon as you remember.

What drug does:
Blocks pain impulses to the brain.

Time lapse before drug works:
Immediately.

Don't use with:
Any other medicine without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.


Overdose

SYMPTOMS:
Overabsorption by body--Dizziness, blurred vision, seizures, drowsiness.

WHAT TO DO:

  • Dial 911 (emergency) or O (operator) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
  • Not for internal use. If child accidentally swallows, call poison-control center.
  • See EMERGENCY Information.

Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects

Life-threatening:

    Unusual anxiety, Discontinue. Seek excitement, emergency treatment. nervousness, irregular or slow heartbeat.

Common:

    None expected.

Infrequent:

    Redness, irritation, sores not present before treatment, rash, itchy skin, hives.

Rare:

    None expected.

Warnings & Precautions

Don't use if:
You are allergic to any of the products listed.

Before you start, consult your doctor:

  • If you are allergic to anything.
  • If you have infection, canker sores or other sores in your mouth.
  • If you take medicine for myasthenia gravis, eye drops for glaucoma or any sulfa medicine.

Over age 60:
Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons. Ask doctor about smaller doses.

Pregnancy:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Breast-feeding:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Infants & children:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Prolonged use:
Not intended for prolonged use.

Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected.

Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
Wait to see if causes dizziness, sweating, drowsiness or blurred vision. If not, no problems expected.

Discontinuing:
No problems expected.

Others:

  • Keep cool, but don't freeze.
  • Don't puncture, break or burn aerosol containers.
  • Don't eat, drink or chew gum for 1 hour after use.
  • Heat and moisture in bathroom medicine cabinet can cause breakdown of medicine. Store someplace else.
  • Before anesthesia, tell dentist about any medicines you take or use.

Possible Interaction with Other Drugs

GENERIC NAME COMBINED EFFECT
------------------------ -----------------------
So remote, they are not consi dered clinically significant.


Possible Interaction with Other Substances

INTERACTS WITH COMBINED EFFECT
--------------- ---------------
Alcohol: Adverse reactions more common.
Beverages: None expected.
Cocaine: May cause too much nervousness and
trembling. Avoid.
Foods: None expected.
Marijuana: None expected.
Tobacco: Avoid. Tobacco makes mouth problems
worse.



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