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benzocaine topical

benzocaine topical
Brand names: Dermoplast, Hurricaine, Orajel
Form Strength
GEL, MUCOUS MEMBRANE 10%
SPRAY, MUCOUS MEMBRANE 20%
SPRAY, TOPICAL 20%
Display Local Anesthetics, Antipruritics and Local Anesthetics Class: 521600, 840800
Medication comments:
Per policy, these hazardous drugs have special waste requirements. 
Generic (Brand) Waste Requirements
benzocaine topical (Dermoplast) Contains alcohol ⇒  BLACK BUCKET 
Pediatric Pharmacy Association 2025 KIDs List of Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics 
Medication: benzocaine, topical (Hurricaine)
Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics (KIDs) List: Second Edition (Table 1)
Drug ester local anesthetics
Risk/Rationale Methemoglobinemia
Recommendation Avoid oral application in younger than 2 yr
 Quality of evidence: High, Strength of Recommendation: Strong
Last updated: Sep. 25, 2025
  • Hazardous Waste BLACK BUCKET
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