Maintain Side Effects

Generic Name: benzocaine topical

Note: This document contains side effect information about benzocaine topical. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Maintain.

For the Consumer

Applies to benzocaine topical: cream, film, gel/jelly, gum, liquid, lotion, lozenge/troche, ointment, paste, powder for suspension, solution, spray, swab, tablet disintegrating

Along with its needed effects, benzocaine topical (the active ingredient contained in Maintain) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking benzocaine topical:

• Headache
• high fever
• nausea
• vomiting
• worsening of pain, redness, swelling, or irritation in or around the mouth

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to benzocaine topical: compounding powder, mucous membrane gel, mucous membrane liquid, mucous membrane lozenge, mucous membrane paste, mucous membrane powder for reconstitution, mucous membrane spray, mucous membrane swab, mucous membrane tablet disintegrating, rectal ointment, rectal suppository, topical cream, topical gel, topical liquid, topical lotion, topical ointment, topical spray, topical stick, topical swab

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included contact dermatitis and urticaria.^[Ref]

Local

Local side effects have included burning and stinging.^[Ref]

Other

Other side effects have included edema.^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included angioedema.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included methemoglobinemia. FDA continues to receive reports of methemoglobinemia from postmarketing reporting.^[Ref]

Some side effects of Maintain may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

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