Topical Anesthetic

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Dosage 3 Adverse-effects 4 More General Terms 5 References

More Specific Terms

• Benadryl/Carafate/Mylanta (Magic mouthwash)
• dyclonine (Cepacol, Sucrets)
• menthol
• vapocoolant spray

Dosage

• topical agent
• systemic dosage dependent upon area of application & covering area of application [2]

Adverse-effects

• (dose-dependent)* [1,2]
• seizures
• cardiac arrhythmia
• dyspnea
• death

• * especially compounded preparations

More General Terms

• anesthetic
• topical agent

References

1. FDA Medwatch [1]
2. FDA MedWatch MedWatch - Topical Anesthetics: Public Health Advisory issued regarding serious hazards of using skin numbing products [2]

topical anesthetic