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topical anesthetic
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
Specific
Benadryl/Carafate/Mylanta
benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)
dyclonine (Cepacol, Sucrets)
Lidocaine Topical
lidocaine/epinephrine topical (LidoSite)
lidocaine/prilocaine topical (EMLA)
menthol (Biofreeze)
vapocoolant spray
Zingo
General
local anesthetic
topical agent
References
- FDA Medwatch
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2006/safety06.htm#compound
- FDA MedWatch
MedWatch - Topical Anesthetics: Public Health Advisory issued
regarding serious hazards of using skin numbing products
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2009/safety09.htm#Anesthetics