Oratics Oral Gel

Benzocaine
200mg
Acme Laboratories Ltd.
Pack size1's Pack
Retail Price40.12

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.

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