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Topical Anesthetic

OTC Dental, Periodontal RxCUI 360348
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Benzocaine
Established class
Standardized Chemical Allergen
Physiologic effect
Increased Histamine Release; Cell-mediated Immunity
Chemical structure
Allergens
Route
Dental, Periodontal
Label date
2025-01-15

Indications and usage

Uses for the temporary relief of occasional minor irritation and pain associated with sore mouth and throat

Purpose

Oral Anesthetic

Dosage and administration

Directions do not exceed recommended dosage adults and children 2 years of age and older: use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor children under 12 years of age: should be supervised in the use of the product children under 2 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 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. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, or irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens, see your dentist or doctor promptly.

Do not use

if foil pouch has been previously opened for teething in children under 2 years of age

When using this product

this product avoid contact with eyes

Active ingredient (label)

Benzocaine 20%

Inactive ingredients

s cherry flavor, polyethylene glycol, sucralose

Storage and handling

Other information store at 15-30 °C (59-86 °F)

Keep out of reach of children

of children. If more than used for pain is accidently swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) Immediately