Oratics Oral Gel
Benzocaine
200mg
Acme Laboratories Ltd.
| Pack size | 1's Pack |
|---|---|
| Retail Price | 40.12 |
Indications
Pain due to minor injury, irritation of the mouth and gums like, toothache, sore gums, canker sores, braces, minor dental procedures, dentures.
Adult Dose
Dental/Gum Pain/Cold Sores
Apply to gum/oral mucosa, allow to remain in place for 1 minute, then expectorate
May apply up to 4 times/day; not to exceed 7 days
Child Dose
Child:
Teething
2 years or older: Apply to gum/oral mucosa, allow to remain in place for 1 minute, then expectorate
May apply up to 4 times/day; not to exceed 7 days
Elderly Dose
Elderly: May require lower doses.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity.
Precautions
Avoid: Contact with eyes; prolonged use or application on extensive areas. Avoid eating or drinking for at least 1 hr after use;
Pregnancy-Lactation
C
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Interactions
Antagonism with sulfonamides; aminosalicylic acid; anticholinesterases; suxamethonium; antiarrhythmics; MAOIs; TCAs.
Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
Burning
Contact dermatitis
Erythema
Pruritus
Rash
Stinging
Tenderness
Mechanism of Action
Benzocaine is a local anaesthetic which acts by preventing the generation and transmission of impulses along nerve fibers and at nerve endings. Depolarisation and ion-exchange are inhibited. In general, loss of pain occurs before loss of sensory, autonomic and motor functions.
Note
Oratics 200mg Oral Gel manufactured by Acme Laboratories Ltd.. Its generic name is Benzocaine.