Everything You Know About Benzocaine

Obvious Side Effects

Men. You know this med's got some side effects, right? Of course you do; they're obvious side effects. Let's recap. The most common ones are itching, burning, and stinging where you applied this med. You'll see dry and flaky skin patches too. Redness and tenderness? They're 2 more side effects of benzocaine! If these occur, men? Many, many men see them in a few minutes to 2 hours after applying the med. Men, make sure you don't use too much. The side effects appear then too!

Methemoglobinemia is a huge, huge side effect. The good news? It's rare! Men, this condition triggers fatal oxygen starvation. You'll likely see it after multiple applications. But some men? They see it after just one! You'll have to head to emerg for lightheadedness, a fast heartbeat, shortness of breath, lethargy, and confusion. Men? Head over for severe burning, swelling, and blistering too! Stop this med for these effects and call your doc now.