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Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
Chain Drug Marketing Association, Inc.
Label updated
2025-10-16
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOCAINE
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유효 성분

Active Ingredient Purpose

Benzocaine 20%................................Oral pain reliever

성분·작용

Uses

  • for the temporary relief of pain due for:
  • toothache
  • canker sores
  • gum pain
  • denture pain
  • cheek bites
주의사항

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 blood. This can occur even I you have used this product before. Stop use and seek immediate medical attention if you are a child in your care develops:

  • pale, gay, or blue colored skin (cyanosis)
  • headache
  • rapid heart rate
  • shortness of breath
  • dizziness or lightheartedness
  • fatigue or lack of energy

​Allergy Alert: do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anethetics as procaine, bucaine, benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics.

Label information

Do not use

  • more than directed
  • for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor
  • for teething
  • in children under 2 years of age
Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
  • irritation, pain or redness does not go away
  • swelling, rash or fever develops
Label information

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

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose or allergic reaction, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

효능·용도

Directions

Adults and children 2 years of age and older Remove cap and cut tip of tube. Apply a small amount of product to the cavity and around gum surrounding the teeth. 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 Do not use

보관·기타 정보

Other information

  • store at room temperature 20-25º (68-77ºF)
  • this preparation is intended for use in cases of toothache, only as a temporary expedient until a dentist or doctor can be consulted. Do not use continuously.
첨가제

Inactive ingredient glycerin, peppermint oil, polyethylene glycol 400, polyethylene glycol 4000, saccharin sodium, sorbitol

복용법·사용법

Distributed by CDMA, INC

Novi, MI 48375

Made in China

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 24c3c4a3-bd76-198d-e063-6394a90ad45a · Version 4
NDC: 83324-299