Oral GelMaximum Strength

Active Ingredient
Benzocaine 20%

Purpose
Anesthetic

Uses for the temporary relief of pain associated with:

• toothache  
  
• canker sores  
  
• cold sores  
  
• fever blisters  
  
• minor dental procedures

Warnings

• do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or a doctor
• if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine or other "caine" anesthetics
  

When using this product

• avoid contact with the eyes  
  
• do not exceed recommended dosage
  

Stop using and ask a doctor

• sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
• swelling, rash or fever develops
• irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens
  

Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

Directions adults and children 2 years of age and older:

• cut open tip of tube
• apply to the affected area 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 the product
• children under 2 years of age, there is no recommended dosage except under the advice and supervision of a dentist or a doctor
  

Other information

• store at room temperature
• Lot No. and Exp. Date: see box or see crimp of tube
  

Inactive Ingredients Purified water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Sorbic Acid, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, FDC Yellow 5, FDC Red 40

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