Over-the-Counter Benzocaine Gel as a Cause of Methemoglobinemia: A Case Report

By afschroeder • April 14, 2026

Panossian A, Sadra A, Namavar AA. Over-the-Counter Benzocaine Gel as a Cause of Methemoglobinemia: A Case Report. Cureus. 2026 Mar 9;18(3):e104949. doi: 10.7759/cureus.104949. PMID: 41970091; PMCID: PMC13062474.

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