Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
If your condition does not improve within 7 days, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.
After applying this medicine to the skin of your child, watch the child carefully to make sure that he or she does not get any of the medicine in the eyes or mouth. Dibucaine can cause serious side effects, especially in children, if it gets into the mouth and is swallowed.
Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you have a skin rash, burning, stinging, swelling, or irritation of your skin.
Do not use cosmetics or other skin care products on the treated skin areas.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2023
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