Benzocaine and respiratory distress Patient Reports March 22, 2010

Benzocaine Side Effects Report #4946407-5
Benzocaine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 16, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with local anaesthesia and was treated with Benzocaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: methaemoglobinaemia, respiratory distress, skin discolouration. Benzocaine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.