CVSMaximum Strength

Benzocaine 20%

Oral pain reliever

for the temporary relief of pain due to

• canker sores
• cold sores
• fever blisters
• minor irritation of the mouth and gums caused by dentures or orthodontic appliances

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

When using this product

• avoid contact with the eyes
• do not use more than directed
• do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor.

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

Label information

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

• cut open tip of tube on scoremark
• adults and children 2 years of age and older: 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 this product.
• children under 2 years of age: ask a dentist or doctor.
• for denture irritation apply a thin layer to the affected area; do not reinsert dental work until irritation/pain is relieved; rinse mouth well after reinserting

Do not use if tip is cut prior to opening. This preparation is intended for use in cases of toothache, only as a tempory expedient until a dentist can be consulted. Do not use continuously. This formula will stay in place for extended duration of relief.

Cellulose Gum, Gelatin, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate, Pectin, Petrolatum, Polyethylene Glycol, Sodium Saccharin.

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