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Active ingredient

Benzocaine 20% (w/w)

Purpose

Oral Anesthetic

Uses

temporarily relieves pain associated with the following mouth irritations

• toothache
• sore gums
• canker sores
• braces
• minor dental procedures

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

Label information

Do not use

• more than directed
• for more than 7 days unless directed 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
• allergic 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

Adults and children 2 years of age and older:

• apply to affected area using applicator tip
• 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

Other information

• do not use if package has been opened
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients Benzyl Alcohol, D&C Yellow 10, FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 40, Methylparaben, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Polyethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Saccharin, Water

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MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Oral Anesthetic

BENZOCAINE 20%

0.5 FL OZ (14.7 mL)