<bold>Background</bold>: The U.S. FDA recommends against using benzocaine for oral pain in children younger than two years because of the risk of methemoglobinemia. The purpose of this study is to characterize parents' use of benzocaine in young children. <bold>Methods</bold>: A survey of 400 parents of children six to 72 ...

<bold>Background</bold>: The U.S. FDA recommends against using benzocaine for oral pain in children younger than two years because of the risk of methemoglobinemia. The purpose of this study is to characterize parents' use of benzocaine in young children. <bold>Methods</bold>: A survey of 400 parents of children six to 72 ...

<bold>Background</bold>: The U.S. FDA recommends against using benzocaine for oral pain in children younger than two years because of the risk of methemoglobinemia. The purpose of this study is to characterize parents' use of benzocaine in young children. <bold>Methods</bold>: A survey of 400 parents of children six to 72 ...