Rite Aid Tooth and Gum Pain Relief Cushions

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Benzocaine 10%

Purpose

Oral Pain Reliever

Use

• for the temporary relief of pain due to toothaches

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 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
• 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

• Carefully remove gel cushion from blister. Gently mold iwth fingers until soft. Apply to affected tooth/gum area and gently press for 5-10 seconds to mold for a comfortable fit. Gel cushion will stay in place and dissolve slowly in mouth.
• Adults and children 12 years of age and older: use up to 3 times daily or as directed by dentist or doctor.
• Children under 12 years of age: ask a dentist or doctor
• Children under 2 years of age: do not use

Other information

Do not use if blister card is broken. 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. These toothache cushions are designed to completely dissolve in place.

Store at room temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F)

Inactive ingredients

Cellulose Gum, Flavor, Menthol, Polyethylene Glycol

DISTRIBUTED BY:

RITE AID

30 HUNTER LANE

CAMP HILL, PA 17011

RITE AID® PHARMACY

MEDICATED

tooth & gum pain relief cushions

benzocaine 10% • oral pain reliever

immediate pain relief

soothes & comforts

8 GEL CUSHIONS, 0.5 g EACH

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