benzocaine 0.2 MG/MG Oral Paste [Orajel]
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benzocaine 0.2 MG/MG Oral Paste [Orajel]
0.2 MG/MG · Oral Paste · oral
A form of benzocaine →
benzocaine 0.2 MG/MG Oral Paste [Orajel] — Local anesthetics. Strength, form, class, interactions & more.
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Active ingredient
Classification
Local anestheticsStandardized Chemical Allergen
Drug interactions
Benzocaine may interact with various oxidizing agents, increasing the risk of methemoglobinemia.
- majornitrates/nitrites — increased risk of methemoglobinemia
- majorantineoplastic agents — increased risk of methemoglobinemia
- majorantibiotics — increased risk of methemoglobinemia
- majorantimalarials — increased risk of methemoglobinemia
- majoranticonvulsants — increased risk of methemoglobinemia
- majorother drugs — increased risk of methemoglobinemia
Source: RxNorm + openFDA + RxClass + FAERS · 2026
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