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Red Cross Toothache

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
The Mentholatum Company
Label updated
2025-06-11
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
EUGENOL
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Active ingredient

Eugenol 85%

Purpose

Toothache relief agent

Uses

temporarily relieves throbbing, persistent toothache due to a cavity until a dentist can be seen

Warnings

For external use only

Allergy alert: do not use if you are allergic to eugenol (clove oil)

When using this product

  • use only in teeth with persistent, throbbing pain
  • avoid touching tissues other than tooth cavity. Contact with lips or mucous membranes can cause burning, swelling, or irritation.
  • DO NOT SWALLOW to avoid irritation
  • do not use for more than 7 days
  • do not exceed recommended dosage

Stop use and ask a dentist or doctor if

  • irritation persists, inflammation develops, or if fever and infection develop

See a dentist as soon as possible whether or not the pain is relieved. Toothaches and open cavities indicate serious problems that need prompt attention by a dentist.

Keep Out of Reach of Children

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

Directions
  • rinse tooth with water to remove any food particles from the cavity
  • using tweezers, immerse cotton pellet in medication
  • to prevent dripping, squeeze gently between fingers to remove excess liquid
  • place pellet in tooth cavity for one minute without touching surrounding tissues, then remove
  • supervise children using this product

adults and children 12 years and over: use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor

children under 12 years: ask a dentist or doctor

Inactive Ingredients

sesame oil

Questions

1-877-636-2677 MON-FRI 9 AM to 5 PM (EST)

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DailyMed Set ID: 3537e599-65d9-48d6-8a46-d42312f71e84 · Version 10
NDC: 10742-0009