Benzocaine-induced methemoglobinemia in the pediatric population

J Pediatr Nurs. 2012 Oct;27(5):583-8. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2012.07.003. Epub 2012 Jul 20.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage
  • Anesthetics, Local / adverse effects*
  • Benzocaine / administration & dosage
  • Benzocaine / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Methemoglobinemia / chemically induced*
  • Nonprescription Drugs / administration & dosage
  • Nonprescription Drugs / adverse effects*
  • Risk Factors
  • Tooth Eruption*

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local
  • Nonprescription Drugs
  • Benzocaine