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* Baby Oragel safety alert: possibly lethal complications can develop with its
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* What ever happened to wiper blade refills? - 1 messages, 1 author
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TOPIC: Baby Oragel safety alert: possibly lethal complications can develop
with its use
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/t/f9f3ecc364258086?hl=en
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Date: Mon, May 16 2011 8:20 pm
From: zeez
http://www.snopes.com/medical/drugs/orajel.asp
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Origins: In April 2011 , the U .S . Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) issued a safety announcement confirming the account
described above, warning that in rare cases the use of
benzocaine (commonly found in over-the - counter gels and
liquids used for teething pain in infants ) can result in a
condition known as methemoglobinemia , symptoms of which
include shortness of breath and blue skin:
The U . S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the
public that the use of benzocaine, the main ingredient in over-
the -counter (OTC ) gels and liquids applied to the gums or
mouth to reduce pain, is associated with a rare, but serious
condition. This condition is called methemoglobinemia and
results in the amount of oxygen carried through the blood
stream being greatly reduced. In the most severe cases ,
methemoglobinemia can result in death .
Benzocaine gels and liquids are sold OTC under different brand
names such as Anbesol , Hurricaine , Orajel, Baby Orajel,
Orabase , and store brands . Benzocaine is also sold in other
forms such as lozenges and spray solutions ( also see separate
Drug Safety Communication on Benzocaine Sprays ). These
products are used
to relieve pain from a variety of conditions , such as teething,
canker sores , and irritation of the mouth and gums.
Methemoglobinemia has been reported with all strengths of
benzocaine gels and liquids , including concentrations as low as
7 .5 %. The cases occurred mainly in children aged two years or
younger who were treated with benzocaine gel for teething.
People who develop methemoglobinemia may experience pale,
gray or blue colored skin , lips, and nail beds; shortness of
breath ; fatigue; confusion ; headache; lightheadedness ; and
rapid heart rate. In some cases , symptoms of
methemoglobinemia may not always be evident or attributed to
the condition. The signs and symptoms usually appear within
minutes to hours of applying benzocaine and may occur with
the first application of benzocaine or after additional use . If you
or your child has any of these symptoms after taking
benzocaine, seek medical attention immediately .
Benzocaine products should not be used on children less than
two years of age , except under the advice and supervision of a
healthcare professional . Healthcare professionals and
consumers are advised to consider the American Academy of
Pediatrics' recommendations for treating teething pain instead
of using the benzocaine teething products :
o Give the child a teething ring chilled in the refrigerator.
o Gently rub or massage the child's gums with your finger to
relieve the symptoms of teething in children .
If these methods do not provide relief from teething pain,
consumers should talk to a healthcare professional to identify
other treatments . Adult consumers who use benzocaine gels or
liquids to relieve pain in the mouth should follow the
recommendations in the product label . Consumers should
store benzocaine products out of reach of children. FDA
encourages consumers to talk to their healthcare professional
about using benzocaine.
Additional information :
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TOPIC: What ever happened to wiper blade refills?
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/t/6026c2fa0f48d000?hl=en
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Date: Tues, May 17 2011 4:40 pm
From: Dennis
On Mon, 16 May 2011 17:14:19 -0700, SMS <scharf.steven@geemail.com>
wrote:
>For Toyotas, the dealer carries refills though they are about as
>expensive as buying complete replacement blades from a store like Costco
>or Wal-Mart.
For my Honda, the dealer replaces the wiper inserts for free once a
year. I had them do it when I was in for an oil change
I know what's coming next: It's not frugal to go to the dealer for an
oil change! Believe me, I had similar thoughts. In the past, I have
always done my own (frugal) oil changes. But I discovered that the
dealer will change my oil and filter, replace the wiper blades (if
due) and wash the car for less than it costs me to buy the oil and
filter at the auto parts store. So it seems like a no-brainer to me.
Dennis (evil)
--
My output is down, my income is up, I take a short position on the long bond and
my revenue stream has its own cash flow. -George Carlin
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