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Accidentally swallowed benzocaine(topical anstetic for canker sores), should i be concerned?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

No: No. Not unless it was a very large dose. Should be harmless.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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