Not exact matches
The
teething gel contains
benzocaine, which the FDA warns against giving to babies.
Stay away from over-the-counter
teething gels and liquids that have the ingredient
benzocaine.
The American Academy of Pediatrics also warns against the use of topical
teething gels containing lidocaine or
benzocaine because they can cause local reactions and rare but serious side effects including seizures and brain injuries.
However, their frightening experience highlights the dangers of
teething gels, specifically because of their
benzocaine content.