Benzocaine topical liquid should be stored at room temperature, between 68 F to 77 F (20 C to 25 C). Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from heat. Do not expose it to flames or fire.

Benzocaine/menthol works by blocking nerve signals for pain and calming the itching feeling on your skin. How is topical benzocaine/menthol supplied (dosage forms)? Brands and other names.

The FDA warned consumers and sent letters to manufacturers to stop selling over-the-counter teething products, such as Orajel, that contain benzocaine.

Benzocaine is also used in popular over-the-counter products for toothaches and cold sores in adults, including Orajel and Anbesol and generic drugstore brands.

Benzocaine is associated with a dangerous health condition called methemoglobinemia, which causes the amount of oxygen carried through the blood to be greatly reduced. It can be fatal.

Benzocaine and the risk Benzocaine is a "topical anesthetic" used to relieve pain in teething, sore throats, canker sores and mouth and gum irritation, according to the FDA and National Institutes ...

Consumers are being warned that some over-the-counter teething products for babies can pose a serious risk. The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that oral health products for ...

(Benzocaine is not the only drug that can cause methemoglobinemia.) It can occur at low or high doses, and can happen even if a person has used the drugs previously with no reaction.

Too much topical benzocaine gave a woman acquired methemoglobinemia, which turns the blood blue, according to a New England Journal of Medicine case report.

The FDA warned consumers and sent letters to manufacturers to stop selling over-the-counter teething products, such as Orajel, that contain benzocaine.

The FDA warned consumers and sent letters to manufacturers to stop selling over-the-counter teething products, such as Orajel, that contain benzocaine.