Benzocaine topical spray

• It is used to ease the pain caused by sunburn and skin irritation.
• It is used to relieve itching and pain from insect bites or skin irritation.

• If you have an allergy to benzocaine or any other part of benzocaine topical spray.
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If there is an infection where benzocaine topical spray will be used.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with benzocaine topical spray.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take benzocaine topical spray with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take benzocaine topical spray. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Different brands of benzocaine topical spray may be for use in different ages of children. Talk with the doctor before giving benzocaine topical spray to a child.
• Protect clothing and fabrics from staining.
• This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If benzocaine topical spray is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
• Use care when putting on a large part of the skin or where there are open wounds. Talk with the doctor.
• Do not use coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) unless told to do so by the doctor.
• Do not breathe in benzocaine topical spray. Breathing in benzocaine topical spray may cause harm or death.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using benzocaine topical spray while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

Use benzocaine topical spray as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Follow how to use as you have been told by the doctor or read the package insert.
• Do not take benzocaine topical spray by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
• Wash your hands before and after use. Do not wash your hands after use if putting this on your hand.
• Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.
• Put a thin layer on the affected skin and rub in gently.
• This medicine may catch on fire. Do not use near an open flame or while smoking.
• Some of these drugs need to be shaken before use. Be sure you know if this product needs to be shaken before using it.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• If you use benzocaine topical spray on a regular basis, use a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not use 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
• Many times benzocaine topical spray is used on an as needed basis. Do not use more often than told by the doctor.

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.
• Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about benzocaine topical spray, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.