Anbesol ®
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34390-5
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Drug Facts
Composition & Product
Identifiers & Packaging
Description
Drug Facts
Purpose
Oral pain reliever
Medication Information
Purpose
Oral pain reliever
Description
Drug Facts
Uses
- temporarily relieves pain associated with the following mouth and gum irritations:
- toothache
- sore gums
- canker sores
- braces
- minor dental procedures
- dentures
Section 42229-5
Drug Facts
Section 50565-1
Keep out of reach of children.If more than used for pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
| adults and children 2 years of age and over | 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 thin layer to the affected area
- do not reinsert dental work until irritation/pain is relieved
- rinse mouth well before reinserting
Do Not Use
- for teething
- in children under 2 years of age
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.
Active Ingredient
Benzocaine 20%
Other Information
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive Ingredients
benzyl alcohol, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, methylparaben, natural flavor, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, saccharin
Questions Or Comments?
Call 1-888-594-0673weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST
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
Methemoglobinemia Warning
Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a rare but 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
Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If
- sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
- irritation, pain, or redness lasts or worsens
- swelling, rash, or fever develops
Principal Display Panel 12 Ml Bottle Blister Pack
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
20% Benzocaine
Anbesol ®
Oral Pain Reliever/Benzocaine 20%
Instant Oral
Pain Relief
ADA Accepted
American Dental Association
- Toothaches
- Canker Sores
- Aligner Pain
- Gum Pain
LIQUID
0.41 FL OZ (12 mL)
Structured Label Content
Uses
- temporarily relieves pain associated with the following mouth and gum irritations:
- toothache
- sore gums
- canker sores
- braces
- minor dental procedures
- dentures
Section 42229-5 (42229-5)
Drug Facts
Section 50565-1 (50565-1)
Keep out of reach of children.If more than used for pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Purpose
Oral pain reliever
Directions
| adults and children 2 years of age and over | 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 thin layer to the affected area
- do not reinsert dental work until irritation/pain is relieved
- rinse mouth well before reinserting
Do Not Use (Do not use)
- for teething
- in children under 2 years of age
Allergy Alert (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.
Active Ingredient (Active ingredient)
Benzocaine 20%
Other Information (Other information)
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)
benzyl alcohol, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, methylparaben, natural flavor, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, saccharin
Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)
Call 1-888-594-0673weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST
When Using This Product (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
Methemoglobinemia Warning (METHEMOGLOBINEMIA WARNING)
Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a rare but 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
Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (Stop use and ask a doctor if)
- sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
- irritation, pain, or redness lasts or worsens
- swelling, rash, or fever develops
Principal Display Panel 12 Ml Bottle Blister Pack (PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 12 mL Bottle Blister Pack)
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
20% Benzocaine
Anbesol ®
Oral Pain Reliever/Benzocaine 20%
Instant Oral
Pain Relief
ADA Accepted
American Dental Association
- Toothaches
- Canker Sores
- Aligner Pain
- Gum Pain
LIQUID
0.41 FL OZ (12 mL)
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