MAXIMUM STRENGTH ORAL PAIN RELIEF
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Drug Facts
| Active ingredients Purpose |
| Benzocaine 20%....................................................................Oral pain reliever |
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
- temporarily relieves pain associated with the following mouth and gum irritations:
- toothache
- canker sores
- minor dental procedures
- dentures
- sore gums
- braces
WARNINGS SECTION
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:
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:
- pale, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis)
- headache
- rapid heart rate
- shortness of breath
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- fatigue or lack of energy
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
When using this product:
Stop use and ask doctor if
- avoid contact with the eyes
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor/dentist
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
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.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions:
Other information
| 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
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
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