Patients who have used topical anesthetic oral medications should not eat or drink until the mouth and throat have regained sensation.

Name: Patients who have used topical anesthetic oral medications should not eat or drink until the mouth and throat have regained sensation.
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Topical anesthetic oral medications can numb the mouth and throat, which can increase the risk of choking or burns from hot foods and liquids. Patients should wait until sensation has returned before eating or drinking.

Patients Who Have Used Topical Anesthetic Oral Medications Should Not