Kank-A Mouth Pain

Drug Facts

Benzocaine 20.0% (w/w)

Oral anesthetic/analgesic

• for the temporary relief of pain due to canker sores, minor irritation of the mouth and gums caused by dentures or orthodontic appliances, or minor injury of the mouth or gums

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

• do not use this product 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 or fever develops, see your dentist or doctor promptly.
• do not exceed recommended dosage.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

• adults and children 2 years of age and older:
  • to assure formation of a long-lasting film coating, dry affected area and apply medication undiluted with applicator
  • allow a few seconds for coating to form
  • 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

• do not purchase if package has been opened
• cap tightly after use to avoid evaporation
• avoid contact with the eyes
• avoid contact with clothing and household/furniture surfaces to prevent possible staining
• this is a personal care item, and should be used by one individual only

benzyl alcohol, cetylpyridinium chloride, compound benzoin tincture, dimethyl isosorbide, ethylcellulose, flavor, octylacrylamide/acrylates/butylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, oleth-10, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, SD alcohol 38-B (29.6% v/v), sodium saccharin, sucralose, tannic acid

MAXIMUM STRENGTH
KANK-A^®
MOUTH PAIN LIQUID
ORAL ANESTHETIC

Maximum Pain Relief

Forms Protective Coating

For Sores Inside the Mouth

Canker Sores
Denture Abrasions
Brace Irritation

ADA
Accepted
American
Dental
Association ®

CONVENIENT
CONTROL-TIP
APPLICATOR

Net 0.33 fl. oz. (9.75 mL)

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