Gather Details if Patients Report a Local Anesthetic Allergy

May 2026

You can help investigate when patients claim to have a local anesthetic allergy.

A false local anesthetic “allergy” may lead to using unnecessary alternatives (injectable benzyl alcohol or diphenhydramine, etc)...and even delaying or canceling procedures.

Many hypersensitivities to local anesthetics are actually caused by their preservatives (methylparabens, etc) or other inactive ingredients...instead of the drug itself.

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Gather Details if Patients Report a Local Anesthetic Allergy

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