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Benzocaine topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Benzocaine topical is also known as: Americaine, Americaine Anesthetic Lubricant, Anacaine, Anbesol, Benzo-Jel, Boil Ease Pain Relieving, Cepacol Dual Relief Sore Throat, Cepacol Fizzlers, Dent-O-Kain, Dermoplast, Foille Plus, Hurricaine, Lanacane, Medicone, OraMagic Plus, Orabase, Orabase with Benzocaine, Orajel, Orajel Baby, Topex, Topical Anesthetic Dental Gel, Trocaine, Vagisil Anti-Itch Creme, Zilactin Tooth and Gum Instant Pain Reliever, Zilactin-B

Overview

It is not known if Benzocaine Liquid can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Benzocaine Liquid while you are pregnant. It is not known if Benzocaine Liquid is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Benzocaine Liquid, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Benzocaine topical Pregnancy Warnings

Benzocaine topical has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Benzocaine topical is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

Benzocaine topical Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of benzocaine topical into human milk.

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