Mycinette (oral, oromucosal)

Mycinette (oral, oromucosal)

Uses for Mycinette

This medicine is available without a prescription. Your doctor may have specific instructions on the correct use and dosage for your medical problem.

Before using Mycinette

When deciding whether to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the benefits it produces. This is a decision that you and your doctor will make. The following should be noted with this medicine:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your doctor if you have other allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives or animals. For over-the-counter products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatrics

Due to the toxicity of benzocaine, its use in children younger than 2 years is not recommended.

There is no information on the association of age with the effects of Cepacol® lozenges in children. Safety and effectiveness have not been established in children younger than 5 years.

geriatrics

There is no information available on the relationship between age and the effects of benzocaine in geriatric patients. However, older patients are at higher risk of blood problems (e.g., methemoglobinemia), so caution may be warranted in patients receiving benzocaine.

Breastfeeding

There are insufficient studies in women to determine the risk to infants when using this drug while breast-feeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Drug interactions

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines can be used together, although interactions may occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose or other precautions may be necessary. If you are taking this medicine, it is particularly important that your doctor knows whether you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions were selected for their potential significance and are not necessarily exhaustive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not usually recommended but may be necessary in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both medicines.

• Hyaluronidase
• Johanniskraut

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be taken during or around the time of eating or consuming certain foods because interactions may occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain medications can also lead to interactions. Discuss using your medicine with food, alcohol or tobacco with your doctor.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Herzkrankheit bzw
• Erbliche Stoffwechselstörung, die rote Blutkörperchen betrifft (z. B. G6PD-Mangel, Hämoglobin-M-Krankheit, NADH-Methämoglobinreduktase-Mangel, Pyruvatkinase-Mangel) oder
• Lungen- oder Atemprobleme (z. B. Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysem) – Mit Vorsicht anwenden. Kann das Risiko einer schwerwiegenden Nebenwirkung namens Methämoglobinämie erhöhen.

• Infektion in oder um Ihren Mund oder
• Große Wunden in oder um Ihren Mund – Das Risiko von Nebenwirkungen kann erhöht sein.

Correct use of Mycinette

Use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for longer than directed. This may increase the likelihood of absorption into the body and the risk of side effects.

This medicine should only be used for problems that are being treated by your doctor or for conditions that are listed in the package leaflet. Consult your doctor before using it for other problems, especially if you suspect an infection is present.

Do not use this medicine for more than 2 days without consulting your doctor first.

For children, instead of using this medicine, talk to your child's doctor about different ways to treat teething. Give your child a firm rubber teether or gently rub or massage your child's gums with your finger to relieve symptoms of teething pain. Do not use this medicine in children younger than 2 years unless your doctor recommends it.

dosage

The dose of this medicine is different for different patients. Follow your doctor's instructions or the label directions. The following information includes average doses of this medicine only. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to.

The amount of medicine you take depends on the strength of the medicine. In addition, the number of doses you take each day, the time between doses, and how long you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• Bei Hals- und Mundschmerzen:
  • Für die orale Darreichungsform (Pastillen):
    • Erwachsene und Kinder ab 5 Jahren: Je nach Bedarf alle 2 Stunden eine Lutschtablette langsam im Mund zergehen lassen.
    • Kinder unter 5 Jahren – Die Verwendung wird nicht empfohlen.
  • Für orale Darreichungsformen (Gel, Spray, Salbe oder Lösung):
    • Erwachsene und Kinder ab 2 Jahren: Bei Bedarf auf die betroffene Stelle auftragen. Verwenden Sie es jedoch nicht öfter als viermal am Tag.
    • Kinder unter 2 Jahren – Die Verwendung wird nicht empfohlen.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Protect from freezing.

Keep away from children.

Do not keep medications that are outdated or no longer needed.

Ask your doctor how to throw away medicines you don't use.

Precautions when using Mycinette

If your or your child's condition does not improve within 7 days or worsens, contact your doctor.

After applying this medicine to your child's skin, watch the child carefully to make sure no medicine gets into his or her eyes or mouth. Serious side effects can occur, especially in children, if medicines get into the mouth or are swallowed.

This medicine may cause a rare but serious blood disorder called methemoglobinemia. This condition may occur after using the spray for medical procedures or using the over-the-counter gel or liquid for mouth pain or teething in children. The risk may be increased in children under 2 years of age, elderly patients or patients with certain congenital defects. It is more likely to occur in patients who receive too much of the drug, but can also occur with small amounts. Make sure you keep this medicine out of the reach of children. Call your doctor immediately if you or your child experience any of the following symptoms after using this medicine: pale, gray, or blue skin, lips, or nails, confusion, headache, dizziness, fast heartbeat, or unusual tiredness or weakness.

Call your doctor immediately if you experience a severe sore throat or sore throat that is accompanied by a high fever, headache, nausea, or vomiting. These could be signs of infection.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking any medicines that contain nitrates or nitrites. These include Nitroglycerin, Imdur®, Isordil®, Nitro-Bid®, Nitrostat® or Transderm-Nitro®.

Side effects of Mycinette

In addition to the necessary effects, a medicine may also have some undesirable effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, medical attention may be required if they occur.

Consult your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incident not known

• Bläulich gefärbte Lippen, Fingernägel oder Handflächen
• dunkler Urin
• Schwierigkeiten beim Atmen
• Schwindel oder Benommenheit
• Kopfschmerzen
• hohes Fieber
• Brechreiz
• blasse Haut
• Schnelle Herzfrequenz
• Halsentzündung
• ungewöhnliche Blutungen oder Blutergüsse
• ungewöhnliche Müdigkeit oder Schwäche
• Erbrechen
• Verschlimmerung von Schmerzen, Rötung, Schwellung oder Reizung im oder um den Mund

Some patients may also experience other side effects not listed. If you notice other side effects, contact your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Commonly used brand names

In the USA

• Anbesol
• Babee Zahnen
• Benzodent
• Benz-O-Sthetic
• Bi-Zets/Benzo-Troches
• Dentemps
• Dent-O-Kain/20
• Detane
• Gumsol
• HATTE
• Hurrikan
• Hurrikan-Sprühset
• Kank-A weicher Pinsel
• Kehlkopf
• Miradyne-3
• Mycinette
• Orabase-B
• Oracain
• Ora-Film
• Orajel
• OraMagic Plus
• Orasol
• Krebsgeschwür des Roten Kreuzes
• Thorets
• Trocain
• Zetts
• Zilactin
• Zilactin-B

In Canada

• Anbesol Extra Stärke
• Anbesol-Flüssigkeit
• Baby Anbesol
• Baby Orajel
• Baby-Orajel-Flüssigkeit
• Maximale Stärke Orajel Pm
• Orajel Extra Stärke

Available dosage forms:

• Gel/Gelee
• Paste
• Lotion
• Sprühen
• Pulver zur Suspension
• Creme
• Tupfer
• Lösung
• Raute/Troche
• Salbe

Therapeutic class: anesthetic, local

Chemical Class: Aminoesters

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