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benzocaine topical
Drug Name Form Strength Formulary Unrestricted Formulary Restricted Non-Formulary Interchange
Orajel, Anbesol GEL, MUCOUS MEMBRANE 10%, 20%      
Cepacol LOZENGE, MUCOUS MEMBRANE 10 mg    
Americaine Hemorrhoidal OINTMENT, RECTAL 20%      
Hurricaine SPRAY, MUCOUS MEMBRANE 20%      
Americaine SPRAY, TOPICAL 20%      
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ORDERED FORMULATION

FORMULARY INTERCHANGE

benzocaine topical (Cepacol)

menthol topical (Halls cough drops)

  • Interchange on a 1:1 dose ratio

Due to the risk of methemoglobinemia with the use of benzocaine, ORAJEL and other benzocaine products intended for use inside the mouth are classified as non-formulary for pediatric patients. Reviewed: November 13, 2012

Due to the risk of gag reflex suppression and methemoglobinemia with HURRICAINE 20% spray, the following safe interventions are recommended:

  1. Limit HURRICAINE 20% spray to procedural or ICU use only
  2. If ordered for sore throat, contact prescriber for alternative (chloraseptic spray or Halls lozenges)
  3. If ordered for mouth pain, contact prescriber for alternative (viscous lidocaine, Oncowash, ORAJEL 10%, etc.)

Reviewed: February 25, 2014 (Anesthetic Lozenges Formulary)

Last updated: Dec. 13, 2017






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