Vagisil Maximum Strength Disease Interactions

Rarely, benzocaine has induced methemoglobinemia resulting in respiratory distress and cyanosis. Therapy with benzocaine should be administered cautiously to patients with or predisposed to methemoglobinemia. If life-threatening or severe methemoglobinemia develops, methylene blue infused at a dosage of 1 to 2 mg/kg body weight will rapidly reverse or improve the condition except in G-6-PD-deficient patients.

The use of resorcinol topical has been associated with producing goiter in patients with abraded skin. Therapy with resorcinol topical should be administered cautiously in patients with hypothyroidism. Monitoring thyroid function is recommended in these patients.