Pediatric exposures to topical benzocaine preparations reported to a statewide poison control system - Vohra R, Huntington S, Koike J, Le K, Geller RJ.

INTRODUCTION: Topical benzocaine is a local anesthetic commonly used to relieve pain caused by teething, periodontal irritation, burns, wounds, and insect bites. Oral preparations may contain benzocaine concentrations ranging from 7.5% to 20%. Pediatric ex...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news