Texas Benzocaine Lawyer

Benzocaine Topical Products come in many forms and may be purchased over-the-counter as a pain reliever, or administered as a numbing agent during surgical procedures. However, recent reports suggest that the use of Benzocaine, in any form, may lead to the development of methemoglobinemia, a severe, life-threatening blood disorder.

Do I Have a Benzocaine Lawsuit? Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged. If you or a loved one have taken Benzocaine and been diagnosed with methemoglobinemia, you should contact our lawyers immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Benzocaine lawsuit.

UPDATE

June 5, 2012 — The FDA has just issued a new consumer update to warn parents not to give benzocaine products to children under two years old. Since the FDA issued its first warning in 2006, there have been 29 reports of methemoglobinemia, 19 of which occurred in children. Many parents give their children benzocaine while teething to soothe the child’s pain. Unfortunately, one side effect is methemoglobinemia, a blood disorder that can cause tissue damage, brain damage, and even death. A few products containing benzocaine include: Anbesol, Hurricaine, Orajel, Baby Orajel, and Orabase.

Benzocaine Overview

Benzocaine Topical Products are used in a wide variety of of treatments. Surgeons administer Benzocaine in a spray form to numb the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. However, Benzocaine is also available over-the-counter in a gel and liquid form that helps alleviate the pain of teething, canker sores, and irritation of the mouth and gums.

Unfortunately, the use of Benzocaine has been linked to serious adverse health effects. Mounting empirical evidence suggests that patients who use, or are administered, Benzocaine may develop methemoglobinemia, a potentially fatal blood disorder.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) believes that the use of Benzocaine poses a serious risk to those who use it. In fact, the FDA issued a press release http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm250264.htm that notified healthcare professionals and patients of the dangers associated with Benzocaine.

Methemoglobinemia

Methemoglobinemia is a rare, but serious condition in which the amount of oxygen carried through the blood stream is greatly reduced. In the most severe cases, methemoglobinemia can result in death. Patients who develop methemoglobinemia may experience the following symptoms:

• A severe lack of color in the skin
• Bluish discoloration of the skin
• Headaches
• Lightheadedness
• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Rapid heart rate
• Death

Do I Have a Benzocaine Lawsuit?

Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged.

Collen’s amazing success in the courtroom and well known dedication to his clients has earned him the recognition of his peers as one of The Top Trial Lawyers in Texas.”

The Clark Firm has assembled a team of trial lawyers with more than 100 years experience, participation in over 600 jury trials and $260 million in verdicts and/or settlements. Please use the form below to contact us for a free Benzocaine lawsuit review.