Label: ORAL ANESTHETIC LIQUID- benzocaine liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated March 7, 2024

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active Ingredient

    Benzocaine 20.0% (w/w)

  • Purpose

    Oral pain reliever

  • Uses

    Temporarily relieves pain associated with the following mouth and gum irritations:

    • toothache
    • sore gums
    • canker sores
    • braces
    • minor dental procedures
    • dentures
  • Warnings

    METHEMOGLOBINEMIA WARNING: Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a rare but serious confition 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 eyes
    • do not exceed recommended dosage
    • do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor

    Stop use and ask doctor if

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

    Adults and children 2 years of age and older: 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 a thin layer to the affected area; do not reinsert dental work until irritation/pain is relieved; rinse mouth well after reinserting
  • Inactive ingredients

    Benzyl Alcohol, D&C Yellow no. 10, FD&C Blue no. 1, FD&C Red no. 40, Flavor, Methylparaben, Polyethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Saccharin, Water

  • Keep out of reach of children

    Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ORAL ANESTHETIC LIQUID 
    benzocaine liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:79481-0118
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BENZOCAINE (UNII: U3RSY48JW5) (BENZOCAINE - UNII:U3RSY48JW5) BENZOCAINE20 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colororange (dark orange/red to brown) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorMINTImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:79481-0118-91 in 1 CARTON02/05/2024
    114.7 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM02202/05/2024
    Labeler - Meijer, Inc. (006959555)
    Registrant - Lornamead (080046418)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    HK KOLMAR CANADA, INC243501959manufacture(79481-0118) , pack(79481-0118)