What is Happy-Dent?
Happy-Dent is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
Happy-Dent topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, teething pain, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and many other sources of minor pain on a surface of the body. Happy-Dent is also used to numb the skin or surfaces inside the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or rectum to lessen the pain of inserting a medical instrument such as a tube or speculum.
There are many brands and forms of Happy-Dent topical available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Happy-Dent topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Happy-Dent indications
Happy-Dent is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
Happy-Dent topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, teething pain, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and many other sources of minor pain on a surface of the body. Happy-Dent is also used to numb the skin or surfaces inside the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or rectum to lessen the pain of inserting a medical instrument such as a tube or speculum.
Happy-Dent topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
How should I use Happy-Dent?
Use Happy-Dent suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Happy-Dent suspension comes as a powder. Be sure to mix Happy-Dent suspension before you use it.
- To mix Happy-Dent suspension, fill the bottle with water to the first fill line. Shake well until all the medicine is mixed. Add water to the second fill line. Shake again.
- An adult should supervise the use of Happy-Dent suspension if the patient is a CHILD younger than 12 years old.
- Shake well before each use.
- Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- To use a dose of Happy-Dent suspension, follow the instructions provided by your doctor or on the label. Coat the inside of the mouth by swishing Happy-Dent suspension slowly around the mouth.
- After the mouth is coated, spit out any remaining medicine. Do NOT swallow it.
- Do not eat or drink for at least 1 hour after using Happy-Dent suspension.
- Do not use Happy-Dent suspension within 1 hour of your previous dose, unless your doctor or dentist tells you otherwise.
- Do not use Happy-Dent suspension more often than 4 times daily, unless your doctor or dentist tells you otherwise.
- Write down the date that you mix Happy-Dent suspension. Throw away any mixed medicine that has not been used after 2 weeks.
- If you miss a dose of Happy-Dent suspension, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Happy-Dent suspension.
Uses of Happy-Dent in details
Happy-Dent is used short term to relieve pain from minor mouth problems (such as toothache, canker sores, sore gums/throat, mouth/gum injury). It is a local anesthetic that works by numbing the painful area.
Do not use this product for children younger than 2 years unless directed by your doctor. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
How to use Happy-Dent
Follow all directions on the product package. If your doctor has prescribed this medication, use it as directed. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use this medication more than 4 times a day unless directed by your doctor. Allow medication to stay on painful area for at least 1 minute before spitting out or rinsing the mouth.
Do not use large amounts of this drug or use more often than directed because the risk for serious side effects (including rarely fatal methemoglobinemia) will increase.
Avoid getting this medication in the eyes.
Stop using this medication and tell your doctor if your sore throat is severe or if it lasts for more than 2 days, or if your sore mouth symptoms last more than 7 days, or if you have a fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting. You may have a serious medical problem that may require different treatment. If your condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.
Happy-Dent description
A surface anesthetic that acts by preventing transmission of impulses along nerve fibers and at nerve endings. [PubChem]
Happy-Dent dosage
Super Dent
Topical Anesthetic Gel Dosage
Generic name: Happy-Dent 220mg in 1g
Dosage form: gel
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- Each gram of Super Dent 20% Happy-Dent gel contains between 180-220mg Happy-Dent in a flavored base.
- Using a new cotton applicator, apply a small amount of gel to the mucosa to achieve topical anesthesia. Do not reintroduce the cotton applicator into the bottle.
- For topical tissue anesthesia during scaling procedures, dispense a small amount of Topex gel into a dappen dish, then coat the scaler with the product prior to use.
- Tightly re-cap the jar after each use.
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Happy-Dent interactions
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What other drugs will affect Happy-Dent?
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied Happy-Dent. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Happy-Dent side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Happy-Dent?
Applies to Happy-Dent topical: cream, film, gel/jelly, gum, liquid, lotion, lozenge/troche, ointment, paste, powder for suspension, solution, spray, swab, tablet disintegrating
Other dosage forms:
- topical application cream, topical application gel/jelly, topical application liquid, topical application ointment, topical application spray, topical application wax
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Happy-Dent topical (the active ingredient contained in Gelato
Topical Anesthetic Gel). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Major Side Effects
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking Happy-Dent topical:
Incidence not known:
- Headache
- high fever
- nausea
- vomiting
- worsening of pain, redness, swelling, or irritation in or around the mouth
Happy-Dent contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Happy-Dent?
Happy-Dent is contraindicated in patients sensitive to Happy-Dent. This medication should not be applied in the external auditory canal if there is a perforated eardrum or ear discharge.
Active ingredient matches for Happy-Dent:
Benzocaine in Peru.
List of Happy-Dent substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| HAD | |
| HEALEX PLUS SPRAY (India) | |
| 100g (Shreya) | $ 1.57 |
| Healex Plus Spray Benzocaine 0.36 % w/w, Cetrimide 6.5 %. AEROSOL / 100g (Shreya) | $ 1.57 |
| HEALEX PLUS SPRAY topical spray 100g (Shreya) | $ 1.77 |
| Healex Plus Spray Benzocaine 0.36 % w/w, Cetrimide 6.5 %. AEROSOL / 100g (Shreya) | $ 1.57 |
| Healex Plus Spray (Shreya) | $ 2.33 |
| Healex Spray (India) | |
| Healex Spray Benzocaine 0.36 %. AEROSOL / 100g | $ 1.36 |
| 0.36 % w/w x 100g | $ 1.36 |
| Healex Spy (India) | |
| Healex Spy Benzocaine 0.36 %. AEROSOL / 100g (Rallis) | $ 1.36 |
| HEALEX SPY topical spray 0.36 % w/w x 100g (Rallis) | $ 1.36 |
| Herposicc (Austria) | |
| Hurricaine (Israel, Japan, Spain, United States) | |
| Hurricaine spray 183 mg/g (Beutlich) | |
| Hurricaine 20% (Japan) | |
| Hurricaine Dry Handle Swab | |
| Liquid; Topical; Benzocaine 20% | |
| Hurricaine Dry Handle Swab liquid 20 % (Beutlich L.P. (Canada)) | |
| Hurricaine Kit | |
| Hurricaine Snap-n-Go | |
| Hurricaine Topical Anesthetic Gel | |
| Gel; Topical; Benzocaine 20% | |
| Hurricaine Topical Anesthetic Gel gel 200 mg/g (Beutlich Pharmaceuticals, LLC (US)) | |
| Hurricaine Topical Anesthetic Liquid | |
| Liquid; Topical; Benzocaine 20% | |
| Hurricaine Topical Anesthetic Liquid liquid 200 mg/g (Beutlich Pharmaceuticals, LLC (US)) | |
| Hurricaine Topical Anesthetic Spray | |
| Aerosol with propellants; Buccal; Benzocaine 21.9% | |
| Hurricaine Topical Anesthetic Spray aerosol 21.9 % (Beutlich L.P. (Canada)) | |
| Hurricane Spray Kit | |
| Identhesin | |
| Ivarest (Chile, United States) | |
| Cream; Topical; Calamine 14%; Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 2% (Blistex) | |
| Johnson + johnson burn cream (Canada) | |
| Johnson and Johnson Burn Cream | |
| Cream; Topical; Benzocaine 5% | |
| Kalmafta (Chile) | |
| Kank-A Soft Brush | |
| Kanka (Israel) | |
| Solution; Oral; Benzocaine 20% | |
| Solution; Oral; Benzocaine 20%; Benzoin 0.5% | |
| Keloform | |
| Kiddigum (South Africa) | |
| Kontakto Derm (Germany) | |
| Labocane (Germany) | |
| Lanacaina (Argentina) | |
| Lanacane Creme | |
| Cream; Topical; Benzocaine 3% | |
| Lanacane Maximum Strength | |
| Lanacane Soothes Itching and Burning | |
| Cream; Topical; Benzocaine 3% | |
| Lanacane with Aloe | |
| Larynex | |
| Larynex Dextromethorphan 10 mg, Bromhexine 100 mg, Ammoniumchloride 100 mg, Menthol 5mg/10 mL. SYR / 100ml (Rhombus) | $ 0.59 |
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References
- PubChem. "benzocaine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "benzocaine". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01086 (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DTP/NCI. "benzocaine: The NCI Development Therapeutics Program (DTP) provides services and resources to the academic and private-sector research communities worldwide to facilitate the discovery and development of new cancer therapeutic agents.". https://dtp.cancer.gov/dtpstandard/s... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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