Your browser does not support JavaScript! ORABASE BENZOCAINE PURPLE ICE (BENZOCAINE) PASTE, DENTIFRICE [COLGATE ORAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.]
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ORABASE BENZOCAINE PURPLE ICE (benzocaine) paste, dentifrice
[Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]


Category DEA Schedule Marketing Status
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL unapproved drug other
NOTE:THIS DRUG HAS NOT BEEN FOUND BY FDA TO BE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE, AND THIS LABELING HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY FDA. For further information about unapproved drugs, click here.
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Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Benzocaine 20%

Purpose

Oral Pain Reliever

Use

for temporary relief of pain associated with canker sores, due to minor irritation or injury of the mouth and gums, or due to minor irritation of the mouth and gums caused by dentures or orthodontic appliances

Warnings

Do not use

  • for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or physician
  • if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine, or other "caine" anesthetics

When using this product

  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • avoid contact with eyes
  • localized allergic reactions may occur after prolonged or repeated use

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
  • swelling, rash or fever develops
  • irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens

Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for pain relief is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions

  • adults and children 2 years and older: gently dab paste on the site of irritation with a cotton swab or fingertip
  • allow to remain in place at least 1 minute and then spit out
  • use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or physician
  • children under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of the product
  • children under 2 years of age: consult a dentist or physician

Other information

store at controlled room temperature, 68-77°F (20-25°C)

Inactive ingredients

mineral oil, cellulose gum, pectin, xanthan gum, polyethylene, flavor

Questions or comments?

call toll-free 1-800-962-2345

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 11.9 g Tube Carton

Colgate®

Orabase®
20% Benzocaine

ALCOHOL FREE

Maximum Strength
Oral Pain Reliever

NET WT 0.42 OZ (11.9 g)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 11.9 g Tube Carton
ORABASE BENZOCAINE   PURPLE ICE
benzocaine paste, dentifrice
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0126-0082
Route of AdministrationDENTALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Benzocaine (Benzocaine) Benzocaine19.8 mg  in 1 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
Mineral Oil 
Xanthan Gum 
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 
Pectin 
High Density Polyethylene 
Isoxaflutole 
Product Characteristics
Color    Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorGRAPE, MINTImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:0126-0082-0412 g in 1 TUBE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER08/01/2012
Labeler - Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (055002195)

Revised: 02/2013
Document Id: a983588f-a259-44e8-b3f0-248d58b05ef3
Set id: 387f52e1-157a-4b9e-8f98-9001c6880786
Version: 1
Effective Time: 20130201
 
Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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