Benzalkonium + Benzocaine oral prep

Indications

Benzalkonium + Benzocaine oral prep is used for: Cold Sores

Adult Dose

Cold Sores Apply single dose topically to cold sore

Child Dose

Cold Sores <2 years: Safety and efficacy not established (>2 years): Apply single dose topically to cold sore

Renal Dose

Administration

Clean lip area using only warm water or alcohol of any lip preparations, lotions, ointments, residual beverages, or cosmetics, including lipstick Follow directions on applicator to allow medication to saturate the tip Gently touch the site of the cold sore with the saturated applicator tip; once the area is numb, rub the site of the cold sore and the surrounding area Rub firmly to allow the treatment to deeply penetrate the skin To treat most cold sores, 1 treatment is typically enough, if symptoms go away and then return, apply another dose for the second cold sore Do not exceed >3 applications/day Discard after use

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity

Precautions

For external use only Flammable, keep away from fire or flame Stop and contact dentist or physician is symptoms persist >7 days Ingredients in toothpaste, soft drinks, and some fruit juices can deactivate active ingredient

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk

Interactions

Side Effects

Side effects of Benzalkonium + Benzocaine oral prep : Frequency Not Defined Temporary stinging at application site

Mode of Action

Benzalkonium chloride: Topical antiseptic Benzocaine: Topical anesthetic; decreases the neuronal membrane's permeability to sodium ions, which inhibits depolarization and subsequently blocks conduction of nerve impulses Also contains 70% isopropyl alcohol