Americaine (Benzocaine) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 24, 2012

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Americaine

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Please Note: This Brand Name drug is no longer available in the US.
(Generic versions may still be available.)

Americaine Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Americaine Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

AMERICAINE (benzocaine) Anesthetic Lubricant is indicated for general use as a lubricant and topical anesthetic on intratracheal catheters and pharyngeal and nasal airways to obtund the pharyngeal and tracheal reflexes; on nasogastric and endoscopic tubes; urinary catheters; laryngoscopes; proctoscopes; sigmoidoscopes and vaginal specula.

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What is Americaine Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Americaine Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using benzocaine topical and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

severe burning, stinging, or sensitivity where the medicine is applied;
swelling, warmth, or redness;
oozing, blistering, or any signs of infection; or
headache, weakness, dizziness, breathing problems, fast heart rate, and gray or bluish colored skin (rare but serious ...

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