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Medically reviewed by Fedorchenko Olga Valeryevna, PharmD. Last updated on 27.04.2022
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Treating minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Benzalkonium (Tanac Liquid) Chloride Solution is a topical antiseptic. It works by preventing infection.
An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid): Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) medicated gel relieves pain and speeds healing of canker sores, fever blisters and cold sores. Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) forms a tenacious, occlusive film on the oral mucosa that holds the medication in place. The film can last up to 6 hours, allowing pain-free eating and drinking.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)-B: Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)-B is a medicated gel containing Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) that forms a smooth, flexible and occlusive film on the oral mucosa. It is specially formulated to relieve pain and shield the mouth sores, canker sores, cheek bites and gum sores from the environment of the mouth. The film can last up to 6 hours, allowing pain-free eating and drinking.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) Baby: Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) Baby medicated gel is uniquely formulated to temporarily relieve sore gums caused by teething in infants and children 4 months of age and older. The extra strength level of medication in Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) Baby begins quickly relieving the discomfort of teething pain. This specially developed gel combines a pleasant grape flavor with an advanced ingredient that imparts an immediate cooling sensation.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)-L: Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)-L is a non film-forming liquid that treats and relieves the pain, itching and burning of developing and existing cold sores, lip sores, and fever blisters. Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)-L is specially formulated to treat the initial signs of tingling, itching or burning that signal an oncoming cold sore, lip sore or fever blister.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)-Lip: Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)-Lip is a medicated lip balm with advanced ingredients that help prevent sun blisters; treat the pain, itching and discomfort associated with cold sores; soften and relieve the pain of dry, chapped lips. Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)-Lip medicated lip balm is PABA-free and has SPF of 24 and the antioxidant, vitamin E (tocopherol).
An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.Tannic Acid (Tanac Liquid) Tanning Cream is an anti-inflammatory and itching-alleviating effect
intended for use on the skin.
Tannic Acid (Tanac Liquid) is used to aid in the treatment of skin diseases associated with inflammation,
Oozing and itching associated.
Miconazole topical is an antifungal medication. Miconazole topical prevents fungus from growing on your skin.
Miconazole topical (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolors the skin), and yeast infections of the skin.
Miconazole topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, teething pain, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and many other sources of minor pain on a surface of the body. Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) is also used to numb the skin or surfaces inside the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or rectum to lessen the pain of inserting a medical instrument such as a tube or speculum.
There are many brands and forms of Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Topically. The solution was diluted with distilled water to make 1% aqueous solution, impregnated gauze dressings, napkins or tampons and put on the wound daily.
Mass is applied at the rate of 0.2-0.4 g/cm2 of wound surface, pre-clean the wound from the purulent discharge, necrotic tissue, or impose gauze or use turundas impregnated with drugs. The maximum daily dose is 50 g. Ligation is carried out daily, the course of treatment is 14 days.
Intravaginally (for contraception). Benzalkonium (Tanac Liquid) chloride entered deeply into the vagina before coition; in case of repeated sexual intercourse it should be re-imposition of tablets, capsules, suppositories, creams; tampon can be removed not earlier than 3 h after the last sexual intercourse but no later than 24 hours after its installation (with repeated sexual acts for 1 day shift tampon is not required).
Concentrate Liquid. Benzalkonium (Tanac Liquid) chloride used for disinfection after prior dilution with water.
Usual Adult Dose for Anesthesia
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% mucous membrane spray:
Awake intubation, oral airway, bronchoscopy: Apply 1/2 second burst to buccal folds. Instruct patient to swallow several times. Wait 1 minute, then begin procedure.
Upper endoscopy: Apply 1/2 second burst to each buccal fold and instruct patient to swallow several times. Wait 30 seconds, then insert scope.
Esophageal motility: Apply no longer than 1/2 second burst to each naris. Wait 30 to 60 seconds, then insert transducer.
Indirect laryngoscopy, head and neck examinations: Spray 1/2 second burst to each buccal fold, instruct patient to swallow several times. Wait 30 to 60 seconds before initiating procedure.
Arch bar removal: Spray affected area for no longer than 1/2 second. Wait 30 to 60 seconds, then remove arch bar.
Stomatitis, mucositis, pharyngitis, thrush, cancer of throat: Apply topically to affected area(s) as needed.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% mucous membrane gel:
Awake intubation, oral airway, bronchoscopy: Apply a small amount to naris prior to nasal intubation.
Proctoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy: Apply topically to rectal area, wait 30 to 60 seconds then initiate procedure.
Stomatitis, mucositis, pharyngitis, thrush, cancer of throat: Apply topically to affected area(s) as needed.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% mucous membrane liquid:
Esophageal motility: Tilt the patient's head back and drip 2 to 3 drops into the naris prior to inserting the transducer.
Indirect laryngoscopy, head and neck examinations: Gargle 1 teaspoonful for approximately 15 seconds, then spit remaining out. Wait 30 to 60 seconds, then initiate procedure.
Nasal biopsies: Tilt patient's head back and drip 2 to 3 drops into each naris. Wait 30 to 60 seconds, then initiate procedure.
Stomatitis, mucositis, pharyngitis, thrush, cancer of throat: Apply topically to affected area(s) as needed.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% mucous membrane swab:
Nasal biopsies: Apply topically to naris. Wait 30 to 60 seconds, then initiate procedure.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 10% to 15% mucous membrane gel: Apply topically to affected area(s) of mouth and gums up to 4 times daily.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 10% mucous membrane powder for reconstitution:
Oral mucositis aphthous ulcers, cancer sores, stomatitis, oral lesions and tissue injury caused by ill fitting dentures and gum disease, and oral problems associated with HIV: Apply topically to affected area(s) of mouth and gums every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed four doses daily.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical oral lozenge:
Sore throat pain, mouth pain: 1 lozenge dissolved in mouth every 2 hours as needed.
Usual Adult Dose for Hemorrhoids
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% rectal ointment: After cleansing area with soap and water, apply externally to affected area(s) as needed up to 6 times a day.
Usual Adult Dose for Pain
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% gel:
Sunburn: Apply to affected area as needed up to 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% spray:
Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container approximately 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% cream:
Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, poison ivy: Apply to affected area as needed not more than 1 to 3 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical ointment:
Insect bites: Apply topically to affected area(s) as needed.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% liquid:
Pain: Apply to affected area(s) as needed up to 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 5% spray:
Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container approximately 10 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical cream:
Pruritus, sunburn, insect bites, pain: Apply sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 or 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical spray:
Sunburn, pruritus: Hold container approximately 4 to 6 inches from skin and spray sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) sore throat lozenges:
Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 hours as needed.
Usual Adult Dose for Pruritus
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% gel:
Sunburn: Apply to affected area as needed up to 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% spray:
Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container approximately 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% cream:
Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, poison ivy: Apply to affected area as needed not more than 1 to 3 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical ointment:
Insect bites: Apply topically to affected area(s) as needed.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% liquid:
Pain: Apply to affected area(s) as needed up to 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 5% spray:
Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container approximately 10 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical cream:
Pruritus, sunburn, insect bites, pain: Apply sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 or 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical spray:
Sunburn, pruritus: Hold container approximately 4 to 6 inches from skin and spray sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) sore throat lozenges:
Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 hours as needed.
Usual Adult Dose for Burns - External
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% gel:
Sunburn: Apply to affected area as needed up to 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% spray:
Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container approximately 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% cream:
Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, poison ivy: Apply to affected area as needed not more than 1 to 3 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical ointment:
Insect bites: Apply topically to affected area(s) as needed.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% liquid:
Pain: Apply to affected area(s) as needed up to 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 5% spray:
Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container approximately 10 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical cream:
Pruritus, sunburn, insect bites, pain: Apply sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 or 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical spray:
Sunburn, pruritus: Hold container approximately 4 to 6 inches from skin and spray sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) sore throat lozenges:
Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 hours as needed.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Anesthesia
Greater than or equal to 2 years to 18 years:
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 10% mucous membrane gel:
Toothache, sore gums, canker sores: Apply topically to affected area(s) up to 4 times daily. A cotton swab may be helpful when applying to young children.
Greater than or equal to 5 years to 18 years:
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical oral lozenge:
Sore throat pain, mouth pain: 1 lozenge dissolved in mouth every 2 hours as needed.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Hemorrhoids
Greater than or equal to 2 years to 18 years:
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% rectal ointment: Apply externally to affected area up to 6 times a day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain
Greater than or equal to 2 years to 18 years:
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)
Topical 20% Gel
Sunburn: Apply to affected area as needed up to 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)
Topical 20% Spray
Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% cream:
Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, poison ivy: Apply to affected area as needed not more than 1 to 3 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)
Topical 20% Liquid
Pain: Apply to affected area(s) as needed up to 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)
Topical 5%
Topical Spray
Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, minor abrasions: Hold container 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)
Topical -
Topical Cream
Pruritus, sunburn, insect bites, pain: Apply sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 or 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical - topical spray:
Sunburn, pruritus: Hold 4 to 6 inches from skin and spray sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) sore throat lozenges:
Children 5 years and older:
Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 hours as needed.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pruritus
Greater than or equal to 2 years to 18 years:
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)
Topical 20% Gel
Sunburn: Apply to affected area as needed up to 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)
Topical 20% Spray
Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% cream:
Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, poison ivy: Apply to affected area as needed not more than 1 to 3 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)
Topical 20% Liquid
Pain: Apply to affected area(s) as needed up to 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)
Topical 5%
Topical Spray
Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, minor abrasions: Hold container 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)
Topical -
Topical Cream
Pruritus, sunburn, insect bites, pain: Apply sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 or 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical - topical spray:
Sunburn, pruritus: Hold 4 to 6 inches from skin and spray sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) sore throat lozenges:
Children 5 years and older:
Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 hours as needed.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Burns - External
Greater than or equal to 2 years to 18 years:
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)
Topical 20% Gel
Sunburn: Apply to affected area as needed up to 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)
Topical 20% Spray
Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical 20% cream:
Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, poison ivy: Apply to affected area as needed not more than 1 to 3 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)
Topical 20% Liquid
Pain: Apply to affected area(s) as needed up to 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)
Topical 5%
Topical Spray
Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, minor abrasions: Hold container 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)
Topical -
Topical Cream
Pruritus, sunburn, insect bites, pain: Apply sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 or 4 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical - topical spray:
Sunburn, pruritus: Hold 4 to 6 inches from skin and spray sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 times a day.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) sore throat lozenges:
Children 5 years and older:
Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 hours as needed.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical is considered contraindicated in patients with congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) should not be used in infants less than 12 months of age who are receiving treatment with methemoglobin- inducing agents.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical is for external use only, and is not intended to be used in or near the eyes.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) crystals may appear as a white precipitate following topical application.
Do not apply in large quantities or over large, raw, or blistered areas,
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical is not intended for use on deep or puncture wounds, or serious burns.
Instruct patients to avoid eating for approximately 1 hour following topical application to oral mucosa.
Safety and effectiveness of Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) sore throat lozenges have not been established in children less than 5 years of age.
Dialysis
Data not available
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What is the most important information I should know about Benzalkonium (Tanac Liquid)?
Do not use Benzalkonium (Tanac Liquid) Benzalkonium (Tanac Liquid):
If you are sensitive to the active ingredient or any other quaternary ammonium derivatives.
When there is an allergic reaction: skin rash, spots on the skin or irritation.
Together with soap or hard water.
On mucous membranes (especially the eyes).
Together with a covering plaster.
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What is the most important information I should know about Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)?
There are many brands and forms of Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical used in the mouth or throat may cause a life-threatening condition in which the amount of oxygen in your blood stream becomes dangerously low. This condition is called methemoglobinemia (met-HEEM-oh glo-bin-EE-mee-a) and it may occur after only one use of Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) or after several uses.
Signs and symptoms of methemoglobinemia may occur within minutes or up to 2 hours after using Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical in the mouth or throat. GET EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELP IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS: headache, tired feeling, confusion, fast heart rate, and feeling light-headed or short of breath, with a pale, blue, or gray appearance of your skin, lips, or fingernails.
Do not use Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical if you have ever had methemoglobinemia in the past.
Do not use this medicine on a child younger than 2 years old without medical advice.
An overdose of numbing medications can cause fatal side effects if too much of the medicine is absorbed through your skin and into your blood. This is more likely to occur when using a numbing medicine without the advice of a medical doctor (such as during a cosmetic procedure like laser hair removal). Overdose symptoms may include uneven heartbeats, seizure (convulsions), coma, slowed breathing, or respiratory failure (breathing stops).
Use the smallest amount of this medication needed to numb the skin or relieve pain. Do not use large amounts of Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical, or cover treated skin areas with a bandage or plastic wrap without medical advice. Be aware that many cosmetic procedures are performed without a medical doctor present.
Your body may absorb more of this medication if you use too much, if you apply it over large skin areas, or if you apply heat, bandages, or plastic wrap to treated skin areas. Skin that is cut or irritated may also absorb more topical medication than healthy skin.
Before using Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical, tell your doctor if you have any type of inherited enzyme deficiency, heart disease, a breathing disorder such as asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema, or if you smoke.
If you are treating a sore throat, call your doctor if the pain is severe or lasts longer than 2 days, especially if you also develop a fever, headache, skin rash, swelling, nausea, vomiting, cough, or breathing problems.
Tannic Acid (Tanac Liquid) should not be used
- If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to synthetic tanning agent or any of the other ingredients
are Tannic Acid (Tanac Liquid)
- On the eye
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not take by mouth. Miconazole topical is for use only on the skin. Do not use this medicine on open wounds.
Miconazole topical is not for use in the vagina or rectum.
Wash your hands before and after using this medication, unless you are treating a skin condition on your hands.
Clean and dry the affected area. Apply the cream, lotion, spray, or powder once or twice daily as directed for 2 to 4 weeks.
Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor tells you to. A light cotton-gauze dressing may be used to protect clothing.
Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antifungal medicine.
Call your doctor if the infection does not clear up in 2 weeks (or 4 weeks for athlete's foot), or if it appears to get worse.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use.
Use Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) suspension comes as a powder. Be sure to mix Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) suspension before you use it.
- To mix Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) suspension, fill the bottle with water to the first fill line. Shake well until all the medicine is mixed. Add water to the second fill line. Shake again.
- An adult should supervise the use of Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) suspension if the patient is a CHILD younger than 12 years old.
- Shake well before each use.
- Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- To use a dose of Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) suspension, follow the instructions provided by your doctor or on the label. Coat the inside of the mouth by swishing Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) suspension slowly around the mouth.
- After the mouth is coated, spit out any remaining medicine. Do NOT swallow it.
- Do not eat or drink for at least 1 hour after using Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) suspension.
- Do not use Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) suspension within 1 hour of your previous dose, unless your doctor or dentist tells you otherwise.
- Do not use Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) suspension more often than 4 times daily, unless your doctor or dentist tells you otherwise.
- Write down the date that you mix Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) suspension. Throw away any mixed medicine that has not been used after 2 weeks.
- If you miss a dose of Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) suspension, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) suspension.
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) is used short term to relieve pain from minor mouth problems (such as toothache, canker sores, sore gums/throat, mouth/gum injury). It is a local anesthetic that works by numbing the painful area.
Do not use this product for children younger than 2 years unless directed by your doctor. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
How to use Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)
Follow all directions on the product package. If your doctor has prescribed this medication, use it as directed. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use this medication more than 4 times a day unless directed by your doctor. Allow medication to stay on painful area for at least 1 minute before spitting out or rinsing the mouth.
Do not use large amounts of this drug or use more often than directed because the risk for serious side effects (including rarely fatal methemoglobinemia) will increase.
Avoid getting this medication in the eyes.
Stop using this medication and tell your doctor if your sore throat is severe or if it lasts for more than 2 days, or if your sore mouth symptoms last more than 7 days, or if you have a fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting. You may have a serious medical problem that may require different treatment. If your condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.
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What other drugs will affect Benzalkonium (Tanac Liquid)?
Any substance introduced intravaginally can reduce local spermicidal action (including soaps and solutions containing it). Iodine solutions inactivate Benzalkonium (Tanac Liquid) / Assainisseur Moussant sans Alcool Pour les Mains.
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What other drugs will affect Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)?
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid). But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
None known
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What are the possible side effects of Benzalkonium (Tanac Liquid)?
Like all medicines, Benzalkonium (Tanac Liquid) Benzalkonium (Tanac Liquid) can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Contact with the mucous membranes (eyes) may give rise to stinging and burning sensations.
Frequent or prolonged use may cause progressive sensitisation of the skin.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your
doctor or pharmacist.
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What are the possible side effects of Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)?
Applies to Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical: cream, film, gel/jelly, gum, liquid, lotion, lozenge/troche, ointment, paste, powder for suspension, solution, spray, swab, tablet disintegrating
Other dosage forms:
- topical application cream, topical application gel/jelly, topical application liquid, topical application ointment, topical application spray, topical application wax
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical (the active ingredient contained in Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid)). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Major Side Effects
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking Benzocaine (Tanac Liquid) topical:
Incidence not known:
- Headache
- high fever
- nausea
- vomiting
- worsening of pain, redness, swelling, or irritation in or around the mouth
The active ingredient or other ingredients of Tannic Acid (Tanac Liquid) can rarely be a hypersensitivity reaction
of cracking.
In the application of Tannic Acid (Tanac Liquid) can arise in individual cases, slight skin irritation.
In the event of side effects the treatment is to end with Tannic Acid (Tanac Liquid) and see a doct
A histamine H1 antagonist used as an antiemetic, antitussive, for dermatoses and pruritus, for hypersensitivity reactions, as a hypnotic, an antiparkinson, and as an ingredient in common cold preparations. It has some undesired antimuscarinic and sedative effects.
A surface anesthetic that acts by preventing transmission of impulses along nerve fibers and at nerve endings. [PubChem]