Actions of Happy-Dent in details
Description: Happy-Dent is a local anaesthetic which acts by preventing the generation and transmission of impulses along nerve fibers and at nerve endings. Depolarisation and ion-exchange are inhibited. In general, loss of pain occurs before loss of sensory, autonomic and motor functions.
Onset: 1 min.
Duration: 15-20 min.
How should I take Happy-Dent?
Use Happy-Dent exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not use it for any other reason without first checking with your doctor. Happy-Dent may be more likely than other topical anesthetics to cause unwanted effects if it is used too much, because more of it is absorbed into the body through the skin.
Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using Happy-Dent.
Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, do not apply Happy-Dent to open wounds, burns, or broken or inflamed skin.
Happy-Dent should be used only for problems being treated by your doctor or conditions listed in the package directions. Check with your doctor before using it for other problems, especially if you think that an infection may be present. Happy-Dent should not be used to treat certain kinds of skin infections or serious problems, such as severe burns.
Be careful not to get any of Happy-Dent in your nose, mouth, and especially in your eyes, because it can cause severe eye irritation. If any of the medicine does get into these areas especially the eyes, wash it with water for at least 15 minutes and check with your doctor right away.
If you are using a spray form of Happy-Dent, do not spray it directly on your face. Instead, use your hand or an applicator (e.g., a sterile gauze pad or a cotton swab) to apply the medicine.
To use the pad or swab, open the package according to the directions. When treating a bee sting, remove the stinger before using the medicine. Wipe the pad or swab across the affected skin area.
Read the package label very carefully to see if the product contains any alcohol. Alcohol is flammable and can catch on fire. Do not use any product containing alcohol near a fire or open flame, or while smoking. Also, do not smoke after applying one of these products until it has completely dried.
If you are using the gel or liquid form:
- Use the Happy-Dent gel or liquid only when needed, but not for more than four times a day.
- In children, instead of using Happy-Dent, talk with your pediatrician about different ways to treat teething. Give your child a chilled teething ring, or gently rub or massage your child's gums with your finger to relieve symptoms of teething pain. Do not use Happy-Dent in children under the age of 2 unless your doctor tells you to.
Dosing
The dose of Happy-Dent will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of Happy-Dent. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For topical dosage forms (aerosol spray, pads, or swabs):
- For pain and itching caused by minor skin conditions:
- Adults, teenagers, and children 2 years of age and older—Apply to the affected area three or four times a day as needed.
- Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For pain and itching caused by minor skin conditions:
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Happy-Dent, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Storage
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Store the canister at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze. Do not keep Happy-Dent inside a car where it could be exposed to extreme heat or cold. Do not poke holes in the canister or throw it into a fire, even if the canister is empty.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
Happy-Dent pharmacology
Happy-Dent is a local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever. It is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter analgesic ointments. It is also indicated for general use as a lubricant and topical anesthetic on intratracheal catheters and pharyngeal and nasal airways to obtund the pharyngeal and tracheal reflexes; on nasogastric and endoscopic tubes; urinary catheters; laryngoscopes; proctoscopes; sigmoidoscopes and vaginal specula.
References
- NCIt. "Benzocaine: NCI Thesaurus (NCIt) provides reference terminology for many systems. It covers vocabulary for clinical care, translational and basic research, and public information and administrative activities.". https://ncit.nci.nih.gov/ncitbrowser... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- EPA DSStox. "Benzocaine: DSSTox provides a high quality public chemistry resource for supporting improved predictive toxicology.". https://comptox.epa.gov/dashboard/ds... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- EPA Chemicals under the TSCA. "Benzoic acid, 4-amino-, ethyl ester: The Chemical Data Reporting under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) contains chemical physical description and chemical use categories.". http://www.epa.gov/chemical-data-rep... (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Happy-Dent are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Happy-Dent. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
1 consumer reported administration
When best can I take Happy-Dent, on an empty stomach, before or after food?ndrugs.com website users have also released a report stating that Happy-Dent should be taken After food. In any case, this may not be the right description on how you ought to take this Happy-Dent. Kindly visit your doctor for more medical advice in this regard. Click here to see other users view on when best the Happy-Dent can be taken.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| After food | 1 | 100.0% | |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
