Rite Aid Dailymed
Generic: benzocaine is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections Burns Earache Fissure in Ano Hemorrhoids Herpes Simplex Otitis Externa Otitis Media Pain Pruritus Toothache Oral Ulcer
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Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient Section
Active ingredient
Benzocaine 20%
Otc - Purpose Section
Purpose
Oral anesthetic
Indications & Usage Section
Use
temporarily relieves pain associated with mouth and gum irritations
Warnings Section
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 of 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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Dosage & Administration Section
Directions
- to open tube, cut tip of tube on score mark
- adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by dentist/doctor
- 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 a thin layer to the affected area; do not reinsert dental work until irritation/pain is relieved; rinse mouth well after reinserting
Storage And Handling Section
Other information
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.
Inactive Ingredient Section
Inactive ingredients Blue 1, Carbomer, Flavor, Glycerin, Polyethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Red 40, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbic Acid, Water, Yellow 10
DISTRIBUTED BY:
RITE AID, 30 HUNTER LANE
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
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RITE AID® PHARMACY
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
oral pain relief
benzocaine 20%
anesthetic gel
instant pain relief for:
toothaches
gum pain
canker sores
denture pain
NET WT 0.33 OZ (9 g)
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