AKTEN vs CITANEST PLAIN DENTAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 8, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AKTEN and CITANEST PLAIN DENTAL are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	AKTEN	CITANEST PLAIN DENTAL
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.23 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE	PRILOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Thea Pharma	Dentsply Pharm
Dosage forms	Topical	Injectable
Drug class	Amide Local Anesthetic	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases	Pain

akten citanest plain dental

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.23 /mL

—

Type

Active ingredient

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

PRILOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Thea Pharma

Dentsply Pharm

Dosage forms

Topical

Injectable

Drug class

Amide Local Anesthetic

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases

Pain

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Akten and Citanest Plain Dental?

Akten contains Lidocaine Hydrochloride, while Citanest Plain Dental contains Prilocaine Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.