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Benzocaine

OTC Dental, Topical RxCUI 308657
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Benzocaine
Established class
Standardized Chemical Allergen
Physiologic effect
Increased Histamine Release; Cell-mediated Immunity
Chemical structure
Allergens
Route
Dental, Topical
Label date
2025-06-30

Indications and usage

Use for the temporary relief of pain due to: toothaches canker sores cold sores sore gums

Purpose

Oral pain reliever

Dosage and administration

Directions dip applicator into liquid Adults and children 2 years and older Apply a small amount of product to the affected area. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor. Children between 2 and 12 years Should be supervised in the use of this product. Children under 2 years Do not use.

Warnings

METHEMOGLOBINEMIA WARNING: Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in blood. This can occur even if you have used this product before. Stop use and seek immediate medical attention if you or a child in your care develops: pale, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis) headache rapid heart rate shortness of breath dizziness or lightheadedness fatigue or lack of energy Allergy alert: do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other “caine” anesthetics. If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Do not use for teething in children under 2 years of age When using this product avoid contact with the eyes do not exceed recommended dosage do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor/dentist Stop use and ask a dentist or doctor if swelling, rash or fever develops irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens symptoms do not improve in 7 days Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Do not use

for teething in children under 2 years of age

Ask a doctor before use if

Stop use and ask a dentist or doctor if swelling, rash or fever develops irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens symptoms do not improve in 7 days

When using this product

this product avoid contact with the eyes do not exceed recommended dosage do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor/dentist

Active ingredient (label)

Benzocaine 20%

Inactive ingredients

s Peppermint Oil, Polyethylene Glycol 400, Spearmint Oil, Sucralose

Keep out of reach of children

of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.