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Benz O Sthetic

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Dosage form
SPRAY
Labeler
Geritrex LLC
Label updated
2017-09-28
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOCAINE
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Drugs Facts

Active Ingredients                       Purpose
Benzocaine 20%........................Oral Anesthetic

Uses

Topical anesthetic for the temporary relief of occasional minor irritation and pain, associated with:
canker sores

  • sore mouth and throat
  • minor dental procedures
  • minor irritation of the mouth and gums caused by dentures or orthodontic appliances
  • minor injury of the mouth and gums

Directions

May be used with extension tube for finer direct application. For adults and children 2 years and older anesthetic use in mouth or throat:
Pump spray 2-3 times up to 4 times. Repeat if needed for larger areas. Anesthetic effect is reached in 15-30 seconds. Children under 12 years of age should be supervised and use as directed by dentist/doctor.

Warnings


Do not use this product if patient has a history of allergy to local anesthetics
such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine, or other “caine” anesthetics. Do not
spray into or near eyes. Do not inhale.

Patient: When using extension tube, do not spray in the back of the throat
unless your dentist or doctor directed you to do so.

When using this product:

  • Avoid use near eyes
  • Do not use more than recommended dosage
  • Do not go beyond 7 days usage, unless directed by your doctor/dentist

Patient: Discontinue use and consult a physician if: sore mouth symptoms do
not improve in 5 days; irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens;
swelling, rash, or fever develops.

Other Ingredients

Alcohol, benzyl alcohol, flavor, peppermint oil, polyethylene glycol, sodium saccharin

Other Information:

store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Label information

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Label information

Caution: ​ ​If accidental or excessive ingestion occurs (exceeds recommended dosage) contact a physician for immediate advice or call a Poison Control Center. 

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DailyMed Set ID: a6476659-8b5f-4179-bd66-3b407f89f4ee · Version 2
NDC: 54162-929