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OTC benzocaine products come in the form of gels, sprays, liquids and lozenges. Benzocaine use may cause a rare, but serious, condition where the amount of oxygen that can be carried through the blood stream is greatly reduced. This condition is called methemoglobinemia.

FDA is particularly concerned about the use of OTC benzocaine products in children for relief of pain from teething because of the serious outcomes that may be associated with methemoglobinemia, as well as the difficulty parents or consumers may have in recognizing the signs and symptoms of methemoglobinemia when using these products at home. Furthermore, symptoms of methemoglobinemia may not always be evident or attributed to the condition.

According to the FDA, parents and caregivers should not use OTC benzocaine products on children under two years of age, except under the advice and supervision of a healthcare professional. If benzocaine products are used, it should be used sparingly and only when needed, but not more than four times a day.

For more information on the FDA’s safety announcement regarding benzocaine, please visit fda.gov.

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Camilia is packaged in sterile, shatterproof single-dose tubes. This eliminates the need for preservatives and guards against contamination—a feature appreciated by parents with a teething baby. When babies are not their most cooperative, just snap off the cap and squeeze the tube’s pre-measured liquid into the infant’s mouth. There’s no wresting with children over this clear, tasteless liquid.

This small amount (.034 fl oz) is absorbed sublingually without numbing the gums or affecting the gag reflex. No messy clean-ups. No need to know the child’s weight. And no need to worry about applying gel to the correct area with your finger or about infants potentially choking.

According to the Mayo Clinic, you should run a clean, damp washcloth over your baby’s gums every day, even before he gets his first tooth. So if you’re not doing it already, now’s a great time to start. The washcloth can keep bacteria from building up in your baby’s mouth. When your baby’s first teeth appear, switch to a small, soft-bristled toothbrush. There’s no need to use toothpaste. Water is all you need until your child learns to spit—at about age two.

It’s also time to think about regular dental checkups. The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend scheduling a child’s first dental visit after the first tooth erupts and no later than his first birthday. Your baby’s teeth and gums will also be examined at well-baby checkups. Remember, regular childhood dental care helps set the stage for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

Not sure what’s the best way to ease your teething baby’s pain? The Mayo Clinic offers these great tips for soothing your baby’s sore gums: