{"contraindications":["CONTRAINDICATIONS Should not be used with individuals with a known sensitivity to benzocaine or PABA."],"description":["DESCRIPTION Flavored 20% benzocaine gel for topical mucosa anesthesia, delivered in an easy-to-use single dose package with applicator."],"dosage_and_administration":["DOSAGE AND ADMINSTRATION Open unit dose tray by peeling foil lid stock from the plastic tray. Dispose of foil. Using the included cotton applicator, apply the benzocaine anesthetic gel to the mucosa to achieve topical anesthesia. For topical tissue anesthesia during scaling procedures, coat the scaler with the product prior to use."],"dosage_forms_and_strengths":["DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Each Topex Handicaine Stix dose contains approximately 0.4g of 20% benzocaine anesthetic gel (approximately 7-9mg benzocaine per unit dose tray)."],"effective_time":"20171220","id":"6b0a6c8d-74a5-497d-b53f-633f51b6f25f","indications_and_usage":["INDICATIONS AND USAGE Indicated as a topical anesthetic for use on oral mucosa prior to local anesthetic injections, scaling and prophylaxis. Also useful to relieve discomfort associated with taking impressions and intra- oral radiographs."],"openfda":{},"overdosage":["OVERDOSAGE In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away."],"package_label_principal_display_panel":["PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Cherry 24 Count Carton cherry 24","PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Cherry 120 Count Carton cherry 120","PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Pina Colada 24 Count Carton p colada 24","PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Pina Colada 120 Count Carton p colada 120"],"set_id":"60cbe11b-eefc-448a-e053-2991aa0a2d09","spl_product_data_elements":["Topex Cherry benzocaine BENZOCAINE BENZOCAINE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 FD&C RED NO. 40 WATER SACCHARIN SODIUM POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 Topex Pina Colada benzocaine BENZOCAINE BENZOCAINE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 SACCHARIN SODIUM POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 Pina Colada"],"storage_and_handling":["STORAGE AND HANDLING Store between 59°-86°F (15°-30°C). Protect from freezing."],"version":"2","warnings_and_cautions":["WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS METHEMOGLOBINEMIA WARNING: Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a rare but serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in blood.Stop use and seek immediate medical attention if the patient in your care develops: pale, gray or blue colored skin (cyanosis) headache rapid heart rate shortness of breath dizziness or lightheadedness fatigue or lack of energy Not for use in children under 2 years of age Keep out of reach of children For professional dental use only Topex Handicaine Stix are intended for single patient use only. Do not attempt to reuse the applicator or refill the tray."]}