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4x Medicated Toothache and Gum Cream

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Walgreens
Label updated
2025-11-14
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE · BENZOCAINE · MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
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유효 성분

Benzalkonium chloride 0.13% . . . Oral antiseptic

Benzocaine 20% . . . Oral pain reliever

Menthol 0.26% . . . Oral pain reliever

Zinc chloride 0.15% . . . Oral astringent

성분·작용

Use

for the temporary relief of pain due to toothaches * to help protect against infection of minor oral irritation

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 occur even if you have used this product before. Stop use and seek immediate medical attention if you or a child in your care develop: * 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 * more than directed * for more than 7 days unless told to do so by a dentist or doctor * for teething * in children under 2 years of age

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if * swelling, rash or fever develops * irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens * symptoms do not improve in 7 days * allergice reaction occurs

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

cut open tip of tube on score mark * adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply a small amount of product to the cavity and around the 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

Label information

do not use if tip is cut prior to opening * this preparation is intended for use in cases of toothache, only as a temporary expedient until a dentist can be consulted * do not use continuously * this formula will stay in place for extended duration of relief * avoid using toothpaste or drinking soft drinks or fruit juices for at least one hour after applying

첨가제

ammonium glycyrrhizate, flavor, PEG-8, PEG-75, sodium saccharin, sorbic acid, titanium dioxide

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: a71c2092-4ece-b82e-e053-2995a90ac933 · Version 10
NDC: 0363-0607