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FDA LABEL GENERIC: Benzocaine MFR: CVS Pharmacy

Benzocaine 20 % / Menthol 0.1 % Mucous Membrane Topical Solution

Drug Facts

Active ingredients

Benzocaine 20%

Menthol 0.1%

Purpose

Oral pain reliever

Oral pain reliever

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Uses

for the temporary relief of pain due to

canker sores minor injury of the mouth and gums minor irritation of the mouth and gums caused by dentures

WARNINGS

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

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

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

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

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Directions

do not use if package has been opened adults and children 2 years of age and older: using applicator tip, apply to the cavity and around the gum surrounding the teeth. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor. Children 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product children under 2 years of age: do not use

Other information 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.

Inactive ingredients alcohol, flavor, polyethylene glycol, red 40, sodium saccharin, water, yellow 5

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Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

CVS.com 1-800-SHOP-CVS

Made in Canada

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CVS Health™

SEVERE PAIN RELIEF

Toothache & Gum Relief Liquid

ORAL PAIN RELIEVER

DOUBLE MEDICATED​

20% BENZOCAINE to relieve oral pain MENTHOL to soothe

0.5 FL OZ (14.7 mL)