Benzocaine: What You Should Know

Sailee18 Aug, 2021Business

If you've ever had painful mouth sores or had to deal with a wailing baby's teething agony, you know how wonderful even momentary respite is. The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) both caution that the use of benzocaine, an over-the-counter local anaesthetic, can have major health consequences.Before you use this anaesthetic on yourself or your child, here's what you should know about it.