Rid-A-Pain Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Rid-A-Pain may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Rid-A-Pain - for the Consumer

Rid-A-Pain Compound

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Rid-A-Pain Compound:

Anxiety or nervousness; dizziness; drowsiness; heartburn; nausea; upset stomach; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody or black stools; confusion; dark urine or pale stools; decreased urination; diarrhea; difficulty swallowing; dizziness; hearing loss; hoarseness; persistent sore throat or other signs of infection; ringing in the ears; severe or persistent vomiting; severe stomach pain; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Side Effects by Body System

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included contact dermatitis and urticaria.

Local

Local side effects have included burning and stinging.

Other

Other side effects have included edema.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included angioedema.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included methemoglobinemia. At least two cases have been reported of patients developing methemoglobinemia after administration of benzocaine-containing topical anesthetic spray.

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