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DenTek Instant Pain ReliefMaximum Strength

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
DenTek Oral Care, Inc.
Label updated
2021-10-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOCAINE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Benzocaine 20%

Purpose

Oral pain reliever

Use

for the temporary relief of pain due to:

  • toothaches
  • canker sores
  • cold sores
  • sore gums
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 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

  • avoid contact with the eyes
  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor/dentist

Stop use and ask a dentist or doctor if

  • swelling, rash or fever develops
  • irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens
  • symptoms do not improve in 7 days

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

dip applicator into liquid

Adults and children 2 years and older Apply a small amount of product to the affected area. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor.
Children between 2 and 12 years Should be supervised in the use of this product.
Children under 2 years Do not use.

     

Other information
  • for toothaches, use only as a temporary remedy until a dentist can be seen
  • store at 20-25⁰C (68-77⁰F).
Inactive ingredients

Peppermint Oil, Polyethylene Glycol 400, Spearmint Oil, Sucralose 

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Den T ek  

INSTANT PAIN RELIEF

Benzocaine 20% / ORAL ANESTHETIC

1 BOTTLE OF BENZOCAINE 0.118 fl oz (3.5 mL), 1 CASE, 50 APPLICATORS, 1 HANDLE

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

 

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3a3468b4-0625-71cd-e054-00144ff8d46c · Version 6
NDC: 60630-077