Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Package/Label Principal Display Panel Red Cross Canker Sore Oral Anesthetic/Analgesic; Principal Display Panel
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel Red Cross Canker Sore Oral Anesthetic/Analgesic
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Overview
Uses temporarily relieves pain and minor irritation of the mouth and gums due to ▪ canker sores ▪ minor dental procedures ▪ braces ▪ dentures
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves pain and minor irritation of the mouth and gums due to ▪ canker sores ▪ minor dental procedures ▪ braces ▪ dentures
Dosage & Administration
Directions snip off tip of tube apply to affected area; carefully coat with a protective layer supervise children using this product adults and children 2 years and over: use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor children under 2 years: do not use
Warnings & Precautions
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 for teething in children under 2 years of age When using this product do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor if sore mouth symptoms last more than 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash, or fever develops
Purpose
Purpose Oral anesthetic/analgesic
Do Not Use
Do Not Use for teething in children under 2 years of age
When Using
When using this product do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor do not exceed recommended dosage
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if sore mouth symptoms last more than 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash, or fever develops
Keep Out of Reach of Children
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.
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