Benzocaine 20 % Mucous Membrane Topical Solution
Drug Facts
Active Ingredient
Benzocaine 20.0% (w/w)
Purpose
Oral pain reliever
Uses
Temporarily relieves pain associated with the following mouth and gum irritations:
- toothache
- sore gums
- canker sores
- braces
- minor dental procedures
- dentures
Warnings
METHEMOGLOBINEMIA WARNING: Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a rare but serious confition 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 eyes
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor
Stop use and ask doctor if
- sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
- irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens
- swelling, rash or fever develops
Directions
Adults and children 2 years of age and older: wipe liquid on with cotton, or cotton swab, or fingertip, apply 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 a thin layer to the affected area; do not reinsert dental work until irritation/pain is relieved; rinse mouth well after reinserting
Inactive ingredients
Benzyl Alcohol, D&C Yellow no. 10, FD&C Blue no. 1, FD&C Red no. 40, Flavor, Methylparaben, Polyethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Saccharin, Water
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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