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Toothache and Gum Relief

BENZOCAINE, MENTHOL

Standard Dose
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
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
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
Summary

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 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

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 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 Warnings and cautions 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.

Monitoring

  • 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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