Anesthetics : Before Using

Anesthetics - Dental

Anesthetics *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

If you are taking this drug without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For dental anesthetics, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to a local anesthetic, especially one that was applied to any part of the body as a liquid, cream, ointment, or spray. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Dental anesthetics have not been reported to cause birth defects or other problems.

Breast-feeding problem

Dental anesthetics have not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Children may be especially sensitive to the effects of dental anesthetics. This may increase the risk of unwanted effects, some of which can be serious, during treat. When using a dental anesthetic for a child, be very careful not to use more of the drug than directed on the label, unless otherwise directed by your health care professional. Teething medication that contain benzocaine may be using in babies 4 months of age and older. One product that contains benzocaine - Orabase-B with Benzocaine may be using in child 6 years of age and older. Most of the other nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " medication that contain a dental anesthetic may be using in child 2 years of age and older. However, these other nonprescription products must not be using in infants or children younger than 2 years of age unless prescribed by a health care professional.

Elderly care

Elderly people are especially sensitive to the effects of many local anesthetics. This may increase the risk of side effects during treat, especially with lidocaine. Nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " products containing local anesthetics are not likely to cause problems. However, elderly people must be especially careful not to use more drug than directed on the package label, unless otherwise directed by a family doctor or a dentist.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Before you use a dental anesthetic, check with your family doctor, dentist, or pharmacist if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.