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20% Benzocaine

OTC Oral RxCUI 238910
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Benzocaine
Established class
Standardized Chemical Allergen
Physiologic effect
Increased Histamine Release; Cell-mediated Immunity
Chemical structure
Allergens
Route
Oral
Label date
2026-01-19

Indications and usage

Uses temporary relief of occasional minor irritation, pain and sore mouth

Purpose

Oral Pain Reliever

Dosage and administration

Directions do not use tube if it is cut prior to opening cut open tip of tube on score mark use your fingertip or cotton applicator to apply a small pea-size amount of Oral Pain Relief Gel apply to affected area up to four times daily or as directed by a dentist or physician Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area Children under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product Children under 2 years of age: Consult a doctor

Warnings and precautions

Drug Facts

Warnings

Methemoglobinema Warning: Use of this product may cause Methemoglobinema, a serious condition that must be treated promptly becasue it reduces the amount of oxygem carried in the blood. This can occur even if you have used this product before. Stop use and seek immeditate medical attention if you or a child in yuor 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.

Do not use

more than directed for more than 7 days unless told to do so by a dentist or doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if swelling, rash or fever develops irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens

Active ingredient (label)

Benzocaine 20%

Inactive ingredients

s Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer, D&C Yellow No 10, FD&C Blue No 1, FD&C Red No 40, Flavor, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Polyethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Saccharin

Keep out of reach of children

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