Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Benzocaine, 20%
Purpose
Oral anesthetic
Uses
Provides temporary relief of pain associated with the following mouth and gum irritations:
- toothache
- sore gums
- canker sores
- braces
- minor dental procedures
- dentures
Warnings
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.
When using this product
- avoid contact with eyes
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor or dentist
Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if
- sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
- irritation, pain, or redness persists 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 older:
- wipe liquid on with cotton, or cotton swab, or finger tip.
- apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily of as directed by a doctor or dentist.
- Children under 12 years of age: adult supervision should be given in the use of this product.
- Children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor or dentist.
Inactive ingredients
Benzyl alcohol, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, D&C yellow #10, Flavor, Methylparaben, Polyethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Saccharin