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Benzocaine, White Petrolatum

OTC Topical RxCUI 2479726
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Benzocaine, White Petrolatum
Established class
Standardized Chemical Allergen
Physiologic effect
Increased Histamine Release; Cell-mediated Immunity
Chemical structure
Allergens
Route
Topical
Label date
2023-10-25

Indications and usage

Uses

  • For temporary relief of pain and itching associated with symptoms of fever blisters and cold sores
  • Helps prevent and protect dry, chapped lips

Purpose

External Analgesic Skin Protectant

Dosage and administration

Directions Using clean, dry hands apply 1 to 2 small dollops of Carmex Cold Sore product to the tip of the finger and gently apply and spread evenly to the surface of the cold sore to ensure even coverage over areas of redness. Wash hands thoroughly after application. Adults and children 2 years of age and older Apply to affected area (lips) not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children 2-12 years of age Should be supervised in use of this product Children under 2 years of age Ask a doctor

Warnings

For external use only 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” anesthetic Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if

  • cold sore symptoms do not improve in 7 days
  • irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens
  • swelling, rash, or fever develops Do not use on
  • deep or puncture wounds
  • animal bites
  • serious burns When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Do not use

on

  • deep or puncture wounds
  • animal bites
  • serious burns

When using this product

this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor or dentist if

  • cold sore symptoms do not improve in 7 days
  • irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens
  • swelling, rash, or fever develops

Active ingredient (label)

s Benzocaine 10% White Petrolatum 44.69% Purpose External Analgesic Skin Protectant

Inactive ingredients

s: Polyethylene Glycol, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Behenyl Olivate, PPG-51 SMDI Copolymer, Mica, Synthetic Wax, Calcium Silicate, Flavor, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Silica, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides (C.I 77491, C.I 77492, C.I. 77499)

Keep out of reach of children

of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.