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FDA LABEL GENERIC: Benzocaine MFR: Benco Dental

Bencocaine 20 % Oral Gel

Active Ingredients

Benzocaine 200 mg (in each g)

Purpose

Oral Anesthetic

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

For oral mucosal use only, as directed by dentist. For the temporary relif of pain due to minor dental procedures.

Warnings

Warnings
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warning: Use of this product
may cause methemoglobinemia,
a seriouscondit~n that must be
treated promptly because tt
reduces the amount of oxygen
carried in the 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

Allergy Alert Do not use on
patients with a history of
allergies to local anesthetics
suchasprocaine,butacaine,
benzocaine or other "caine"
anesthetics.

Do not use

•for more than 7 days unless directed by a physician. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days; irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens; or worsens; or if swelling, rash or fever develops,see your physician promptly.
• for teething
•in children under 2 years of age

When using this product

Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush with water.

Do not exceed recommended dosage

If more than used for pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

If pregnant or breast feeding,

ask a physician before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Directions

• Apply only amount needed to
the oral mucosa to prevent or
relieve pain.
• children under 2 years of age:
do not use

Other Information

Store at 59 -86°F(15-30°C).
Protect from freezing.

Inactive Ingredients

flavoring, PEG 3350, PEG 400, sodium saccharin.

Questions or Comments?

800.GO.BENCO or benco.com

ASK A DOCTOR