Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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) anbesol label
- 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) anbesol label
Overview
Uses temporarily relieves pain associated with the following mouth and gum irritations: toothache sore gums canker sores braces minor dental procedures dentures
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves pain associated with the following mouth and gum irritations: toothache sore gums canker sores braces minor dental procedures dentures
Dosage & Administration
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
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings 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 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 avoid contact with the eyes do not exceed recommended dosage do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor/dentist 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 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
Purpose Oral pain reliever
Do Not Use
Do not use for teething in children under 2 years of age
When Using
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
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
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
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.
Storage & Handling
Other information store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Questions
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