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Pain Relief

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Safetec of America, Inc.
Label updated
2024-02-16
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOCAINE
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Active Ingredients

Benzocaine 20% (w/w)

Purpose

Oral pain reliever

Uses

temporarily relieves pain caused by

  • toothache
  • dental work
  • minor irritation or injury of the mouth and gums
  • canker sores
  • gum sores
  • cheek bites
  • denture irritation
Warnings

For oral use only.Avoid contact with eyes.

Label information

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 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

Label information

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. If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Do not use

  • for teething
  • in children under 2 years of age

When using this product

Do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days; if irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens; or if swelling, rash, fever or other allergic reaction develops, see your doctor or dentist promptly. Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Label information

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

Directions
  • adults and children 2 years of age and older: dry affected area and apply medication undiluted. Use up to 4 times daily, but not more than every two hours, or as directed by a dentist or doctor.
  • children under 2 years of age: do not use
Other Information
  • Do not use if packet is torn, cut, or opened
  • Store at room temperature, 15º to 30ºC (59º to 86ºF)
  • Avoid contact with eyes
Inactive ingredients

PEG 400, PEG 3350, peppermint oil, sodium saccharin, sorbic acid

Questions or Comments?

1-800-456-7077

Principal Display Panel - Safetec Oral Pain Relief Carton Label

NDC 61010-800-1

Safetec

First Aid

Oral Pain Relief

Fast mouth sore relief for:

Canker Sores

Gum Pain

Toothache

Dental Work

Reorder No. 53117

To reorder:

Call: 1-800-456-7077

Fax: 716-895-2969

Online: www.safetec.com

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Principal Display Panel - Safetec Oral Pain Relief Packet Label

Safetec

Oral Pain Relief

0.75 g (1/38 oz.)

Safetec of America, Inc.

Buffalo, NY 14215

800-456-7077

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: de84e598-d047-4fae-b2ed-155a3788bc6f · Version 4
NDC: 61010-8100