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FDA Warns Parents About Benzocaine and Lidocaine

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FDA Warns Parents About Benzocaine and Lidocaine

The FDA is warning parents about the dangers of benzocaine and lidocaine in products used for treating teething pain in children. These topical medications offer little to no benefit and are associated with serious risks. The products include creams, gels, and homeopathic teething tablets. Benzocaine is a local anesthetic that temporarily numbs. It is the … Read more

FDA Takes Action Against OTC Teething Products That Contain Benzocaine

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TOPS Gold Pickles Recalled For Eruric Acid Contamination

The FDA is warning consumers that over-the-counter (OTC) teething products that contain Benzocaine pose “a serious risk to infants and children.” The agency announced that those products containing that pain reliever should no longer be marketed, and is asking companies to stop selling these products. If the companies do not comply, the FDA will initiate … Read more