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Mouth Sore ReliefProfessional Strength

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2025-09-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOCAINE
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Active ingredient

Benzocaine 20%

Purpose

Oral Anesthetic/Analgesic

Uses

for the temporary relief of pain due to canker sores, minor irritation of the mouth and gums caused by dentures or orthodontic appliances, or minor injury of the mouth or gums

주의사항

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 oocur even if you have use this product before. stop ise and seek immediate medical attention if you or a child in you care develops:

  • palre, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis)
  • headache
  • rapid heart rate
  • shotness of breath
  • dizziness or lightheadedness
  • fatique 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:

  • for teething
  • in children under 2 years of age

When using this product

  • do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days; if irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens; f swelling, rash, of fever develops, see your dentist or doctor promptly.




Label information

Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • to assure formation of long-lasting film coating, dry affected area and apply medication undiluted with applicator
  • allow a few seconds for coating to form
  • 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 this product
  • children under 2 years of age: consult a dentist or doctor
Other Information

• do not purchase if package has been opened

• cap tightly after use to avoid evaporation

• avoid contact with eyes

• avoid contact with clothing and household/furniture surfaces to prevent possible staining

• this is a personal care item, and should be used by one individual only

Inactive ingredients

Benzyl Alcohol, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Compound Benzoin Tincture, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ethylcellulose, Flavor, Octylacrylamide/acrylates/butylaminoethyl/methacrylate Copolymer, Oleth-10, polyethylene glycol, Propylene Glycol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) seed Oil, SD Alcohol 38B, Sucralose,Tannic Acid

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1b7209f6-8368-47fa-8df2-b049613b8c1b · Version 24
NDC: 59779-830