Baby Orajel Liquid

Generic Name: benzocaine (Oral route, Oromucosal route)

BEN-zoe-kane

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Anbesol


• Babee Teething


• Benzodent


• Benz-O-Sthetic


• Bi-Zets/Benzo-Troches


• Dentemp's


• Dent-O-Kain/20


• Detane


• Gumsol


• HAD


• Hurricaine


• Hurricane Spray Kit


• Kank-A Soft Brush


• Larynex


• Miradyne-3


• Mycinette


• Orabase-B


• Oracaine


• Ora film


• Orajel


• OraMagic Plus


• Orasol


• Red Cross Canker Sore


• Thorets


• Trocaine


• Zetts


• Zilactin


• Zilactin-B

In Canada

• Anbesol Extra Strength


• Anbesol Liquid


• Baby Anbesol


• Baby Orajel


• Baby Orajel Liquid


• Maximum Strength Orajel Pm


• Orajel Extra Strength

Available Dosage Forms:

• Liquid


• Gel/Jelly


• Solution


• Lozenge/Troche


• Film


• Lotion


• Ointment


• Powder for Suspension


• Cream


• Tablet, Disintegrating


• Swab


• Spray


• Gum


• Paste

Therapeutic Class: Anesthetic, Local

Chemical Class: Amino Ester

Uses For Baby Orajel Liquid

Benzocaine lozenges are used to relieve pain and irritation caused by sore throat, sore mouth, or canker sores.

This medicine is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use and dose for your medical problem.

Before Using Baby Orajel Liquid

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of benzocaine lozenges in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children below 5 years of age.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of benzocaine in geriatric patients.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Infection in or around your mouth or


• Large sores in or around your mouth—The chance of side effects may be increased.

Proper Use of benzocaine

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain benzocaine. It may not be specific to Baby Orajel Liquid. Please read with care.

Use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of this medicine, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than directed. To do so may increase the chance of absorption into the body and the risk of side effects.

This medicine should be used only for problems being treated by your doctor or conditions listed in the package directions. Check with your doctor before using it for other problems, especially if you think that an infection may be present.

Do not use this medicine for more than 2 days without checking first with your doctor.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (lozenges):
  
  • For sore throat and mouth pain:
    
    • Adults, teenagers, and children 5 years of age and older—One lozenge, dissolved slowly in the mouth every 2 hours as needed.
    
    
    • Children younger than 5 years of age—Use is not recommended.
    
    
  
  

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Precautions While Using Baby Orajel Liquid

If your condition does not improve within 7 days, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.

Call your doctor right away if you start to have a severe sore throat or sore throat that occurs with a high fever, headache, nausea, or vomiting. These maybe signs of an infection.

Baby Orajel Liquid Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known

• Headache


• high fever


• nausea


• vomiting


• worsening of pain, redness, swelling, or irritation in or around the mouth

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Baby Orajel side effects (in more detail)

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• Baby Orajel Liquid Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Baby Orajel Liquid Support Group
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Dysport

Generic Name: abobotulinumtoxina (Intramuscular route)

ab-oh-bot-ue-LYE-num-tox-in-ay

Intramuscular route(Powder for Solution)

The effects of abobotulinumtoxinA and all botulinum toxin products may spread from the area of injection to produce symptoms consistent with botulinum toxin effects. These symptoms have been reported hours to weeks after injection. Swallowing and breathing difficulties can be life threatening and there have been reports of death. The risk of symptoms is probably greatest in children treated for spasticity but symptoms can also occur in adults, particularly in those patients who have underlying conditions that would predispose them to these symptoms .

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Dysport

Available Dosage Forms:

• Powder for Solution

Pharmacologic Class: Botulinum Toxin Type A

Uses For Dysport

AbobotulinumtoxinA is used to treat the abnormal head position and neck pain that result from cervical dystonia (severe muscle spasms of the neck). This medicine is also used cosmetically to improve the appearance of deep facial lines or wrinkles between the eyebrows (glabellar lines).

AbobotulinumtoxinA is a botulinum toxin A product. It works on the nervous system to relax the muscles.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription and will be administered by your doctor.

Before Using Dysport

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of abobotulinumtoxinA in children with cervical dystonia. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Use of abobotulinumtoxinA to treat glabellar lines is not recommended in children.

Geriatric

Although appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of abobotulinumtoxinA have not been performed in the geriatric population, no geriatric-specific problems have been documented to date. However, elderly patients are more likely to have side effects related to the eyes, which may require caution in patients receiving abobotulinumtoxinA for glabellar lines.

Pregnancy

	Pregnancy Category	Explanation
All Trimesters	C	Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) or


• Dermatochalasis (a skin problem) or


• Lambert-Eaton syndrome (nerve-muscle disorder) or


• Motor neuropathy (muscle and nerve problem) or


• Myasthenia gravis (severe muscle weakness) or


• Sebaceous skin, thick (oily or fatty skin) or


• Surgery on the face, history of—May increase risk for more serious side effects.

• Breathing problems (e.g., asthma, emphysema) or


• Dysphagia (trouble with swallowing) or


• Ptosis (droopy eyelid)—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.

• Cow's milk protein allergy, history of or


• Infection at the injection site—Should not be used in patients with these conditions.

Proper Use of Dysport

Your doctor will give you this medicine in a hospital or clinic setting. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.

Your doctor will only use abobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport (TM)) to treat your condition. Other botulinum toxin products may not work the same way.

Precautions While Using Dysport

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to receive it.

Serious muscle reactions have been reported within hours to weeks after receiving this medicine. If you start to have muscle weakness or trouble with swallowing, talking, or breathing, call your doctor right away. In some situations, these problems could be life-threatening and may require treatment in a hospital or clinic.

This medicine may make your muscles weak and cause vision problems. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you feel weak or are not able to see well.

One part of this medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted certain viruses to people who have received them. The risk of getting a virus from medicines made of human blood has been greatly reduced in recent years. This is the result of required testing of human donors for certain viruses, and testing during the manufacture of these medicines. Although the risk is low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.

Dysport Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

• Difficulty with swallowing


• hoarseness


• muscle or bone pain


• muscle weakness


• sore throat


• voice changes

Less common

• Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin


• body aches or pain


• chills


• cough


• cough producing mucus


• diarrhea


• difficult or labored breathing


• ear congestion


• fever


• general feeling of discomfort or illness


• headache


• itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin


• joint pain


• loss of appetite


• loss of voice


• muscle aches and pains


• nasal congestion


• nausea


• shivering


• shortness of breath


• sneezing


• stiff muscles


• stuffy or runny nose


• sweating


• tightness in the chest


• trouble with sleeping


• unusual tiredness or weakness


• vomiting


• wheezing

Incidence not known

• Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings


• flushing or redness of the skin


• partial or slight paralysis of the face


• unusually warm skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

• Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site


• blurred vision


• decreased vision


• double vision


• dry eyes


• dry mouth


• eye pain


• itching of the eyes


• problems with focusing the eyes


• seeing double

Less common

• Dizziness


• drooping upper eyelids


• pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones


• swelling of the eyelids

Incidence not known

• Change in color vision


• difficulty seeing at night


• dizziness or lightheadedness


• feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings


• increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight


• sensation of spinning

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Dysport side effects (in more detail)

The information contained in the Thomson Reuters Micromedex products as delivered by Drugs.com is intended as an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatment. It is not a substitute for a medical exam, nor does it replace the need for services provided by medical professionals. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over the counter drugs (including any herbal medicines or supplements) or following any treatment or regimen. Only your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for you.

The use of the Thomson Reuters Healthcare products is at your sole risk. These products are provided "AS IS" and "as available" for use, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Thomson Reuters Healthcare and Drugs.com make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, usefulness or completeness of any of the information contained in the products. Additionally, THOMSON REUTERS HEALTHCARE MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE OPINIONS OR OTHER SERVICE OR DATA YOU MAY ACCESS, DOWNLOAD OR USE AS A RESULT OF USE OF THE THOMSON REUTERS HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. Thomson Reuters Healthcare does not assume any responsibility or risk for your use of the Thomson Reuters Healthcare products.

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• Dysport Side Effects (in more detail)
• Dysport Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Dysport Drug Interactions
• Dysport Support Group
• 0 Reviews for Dysport - Add your own review/rating

• Dysport Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Dysport MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Dysport Consumer Overview


• AbobotulinumtoxinA Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)

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