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Active ingredient Purpose
Benzocaine 20% ..................................... Oral anesthetic
Uses
temporarily relieves 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 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 a doctor if
sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens
swelling, rash, or fever develops
Directions
to open tube, cut tip of the tube on score mark with scissors
adults and children 2 years of age and older: 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: consult a doctor/dentist
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 934P, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, methylparaben, natural and artificial flavor, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, saccharin Questions or comments? Call weekdays 9AM to 5PM EST at 1-888-797-5638