Oral pain relief

Drug Facts

Active ingredients                                                                        Purpose

Benzocaine 20%....................................................................Oral pain reliever

Uses

• temporarily relieves pain associated with the following mouth and gum irritations:
• toothache
• canker sores
• minor dental procedures
• dentures
• sore gums
• braces

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.

Do not use:

• for teething
• in children under 2 years of age

When using this product:

• avoid contact with the eyes
• do not exceed recommended dosage
• do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor/dentist

Stop use and ask doctor if

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

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.

Directions:

adults and children 2 years of age and over	apply a pea-size amount to the affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor/dentist
children under 12 years of age	adult supervision should be given in the use of this product
children under 2 years of age	do not use

• For denture irritation:
• apply thin layer to the affected area
• do not reinsert dental work until irritation/pain is relieved
• rinse mouth well before reinserting

Other information

• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• do not refrigerate

Inactive Ingredients

benzyl alcohol, carbomer, D&C red no. 33, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C yellow no. 6, glycerin, natural flavor, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, sodium saccharin, sorbic acid

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

ORAL PAIN RELIEF GEL

FAST ACTING

Benzocaine 20% pain relieving gel

NET WT 0.5 OZ (14g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]