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DG 4x Medicated Tooth and Gum Cream

BENZOCAINE

Standard Dose
cut open tip of tube on score mark * adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply a small amount of product to teh cavity and around teh gum surrounding the teeth. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor * children under 12 years of age should be supervised in teh use of this product * children under 2 years of age: do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses for the temporary relief of pain due to minor irritation or njury of the mouth and gums first aid to help prevent inceftion in mior oral irritation
Summary

Indications and usage Uses for the temporary relief of pain due to minor irritation or njury of the mouth and gums first aid to help prevent inceftion in mior oral irritation Dosage and administration cut open tip of tube on score mark * adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply a small amount of product to teh cavity and around teh gum surrounding the teeth.

Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor * children under 12 years of age should be supervised in teh use of this product * children under 2 years of age: do not use Warnings and cautions 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses for the temporary relief of pain due to minor irritation or njury of the mouth and gums first aid to help prevent inceftion in mior oral irritation Dosage and administration cut open tip of tube on score mark * adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply a small amount of product to teh cavity and around teh gum surrounding the teeth. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor * children under 12 years of age should be supervised in teh use of this product * children under 2 years of age: do not use Warnings and cautions 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 develop 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 symptoms do not improve in 7 days swelling, rash or fever develops irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens Keep out reach of children. In case of overdose or allergic reaction, get medical help or contact a Posion Control Center right away. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • 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 develop 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 symptoms do not improve in 7 days swelling, rash or fever develops irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens Keep out reach of children.
  • In case of overdose or allergic reaction, get medical help or contact a Posion Control Center right away.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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