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Benzocaine and Menthol, Unspecified Form

OTC Oral RxCUI 2560240
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Benzocaine, Menthol, Unspecified Form
Established class
Standardized Chemical Allergen
Physiologic effect
Increased Histamine Release; Cell-mediated Immunity
Chemical structure
Allergens
Route
Oral
Label date
2026-05-27

Indications and usage

Uses temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation and pain associated with sore throat sore mouth canker sores

Purpose

Active ingredients Purpose Benzocaine 7% Oral pain reliever Menthol 1% Oral pain reliever

Dosage and administration

Directions adults and children 6 years of age and older apply to affected area (one spray); gargle, swish around in the mouth, or allow to remain in place at least 1 minute then spit out. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor or dentist. Children 6 to under 12 years of age SUPERVISE USE children under 6 years of age 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. Sore throat warning If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. Do not use for teething in children under 6 years of age When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash, or fever develops If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Do not use

for teething in children under 6 years of age

When using this product

this product do not exceed recommended dosage

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

s Purpose Benzocaine 7% Oral pain reliever Menthol 1% Oral pain reliever

Inactive ingredients

s anhydrous citric acid, cetylpyridinium chloride, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, flavor, hydrochloric acid*, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide*, sucralose *may contain this ingredient

Storage and handling

Other information store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Keep out of reach of children

of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.