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Walgreens Maximum Strength

BENZOCAINE

Standard Dose
Directions cut open tip of tube on score mark adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor. Children under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product children under 2 years of age: ask a dentist or doctor 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
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use for the temporary relief of pain due to: canker sores cold sores fever blisters minor irritation of the mouth and gums minor irritation of the mouth and gums caused by dentures or orthodontic appliances
Summary

Indications and usage Use for the temporary relief of pain due to: canker sores cold sores fever blisters minor irritation of the mouth and gums minor irritation of the mouth and gums caused by dentures or orthodontic appliances Dosage and administration Directions cut open tip of tube on score mark adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor.

Children under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product children under 2 years of age: ask a dentist or doctor 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 Warnings and cautions 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use for the temporary relief of pain due to: canker sores cold sores fever blisters minor irritation of the mouth and gums minor irritation of the mouth and gums caused by dentures or orthodontic appliances Dosage and administration Directions cut open tip of tube on score mark adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor. Children under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product children under 2 years of age: ask a dentist or doctor 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 Warnings and cautions 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 eyes do not use more than directed do not use for more than 7 days unless told to do so by a dentist or doctor. Stop use and ask a doctor if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days swelling, rash or fever develops irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • 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 eyes do not use more than directed do not use for more than 7 days unless told to do so by a dentist or doctor.
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days swelling, rash or fever develops irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens 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.