Ipana 20% Benzocaine Topical

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Brand name
Ipana 20% Benzocaine Topical
Generic name
BENZOCAINE
Manufacturer
Maxill Inc.
Product type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
SPL set ID
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SPL ID
462b9b39-e937-5526-e063-6294a90a776c
Version
9
Effective date
2025-12-17
Source export date
2026-09-28
Source partition
3
Source file
https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0003-of-0014.json.zip
Source object key
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Source manifest SHA-256
cd2e66336a5cd2223fa3995098fdbdb84c6a7ee5c0a4addb236ccb22dd1e6887
Import run
20260929T050834Z
Imported at
2026-09-29 05:18:49
Harmonized routes table
Harmonized routes
DENTAL

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warnings

Warnings ​Allergy alert: ​Do not use on patients with a history of allergies to local anesthetics such as benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics. ​Do not use ​for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days; irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens; or if swelling, rash or fever develops, see your dentist or doctor promptly. ​When using this product ​avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush with water. ​Stop use and consult a health care practitioner ​if the following symptoms appear: weakness, confusion, headache, difficulty breathing, and/or pale, grey or blue colored skin, as these may be signs of methemoglobinemia, a rare disorder, which may appear up to 2 hours after use. ​Do not exceed recommended dosage. ​If more than used for pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. ​If pregnant or breastfeeding, ​ask a health professional before use.

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