Label: CVS PHARMACY MAXIMUM STRENGTH- benzocaine liquid

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

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredient

    Benzocaine 20% (w/w)

  • PURPOSE

    Purpose

    Oral Anesthetic

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses

    temporarily relieves pain associated with the following mouth irritations

    • toothache
    • sore gums
    • canker sores
    • braces
    • minor dental procedures
  • WARNINGS

    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 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

    • more than directed
    • for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor
    • for teething
    • in children under 2 years of age

    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

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    Directions

    Adults and children 2 years of age and older:

    • apply to affected area using applicator tip
    • use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor.
    • children under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product.

    Children under 2 years of age: do not use

  • STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Other information

    • do not use if package has been opened
    • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients Benzyl Alcohol, D&C Yellow 10, FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 40, Methylparaben, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Polyethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Saccharin, Water

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

    ©2015 CVS/pharmacy

    CVS.com 1-800-SHOP CVS

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Card R5CVS Health

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    Oral Anesthetic

    BENZOCAINE 20%

    0.5 FL OZ (14.7 mL)

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS PHARMACY  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    benzocaine liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-743
    Route of AdministrationDENTAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BENZOCAINE (UNII: U3RSY48JW5) (BENZOCAINE - UNII:U3RSY48JW5) BENZOCAINE20 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colororange (dark orange/red to sl brown) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorMINT (Mint) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59779-743-891 in 1 CARTON01/01/2015
    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 DrugM02201/01/2015
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
    Registrant - Lornamead Inc. (078584069)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    HK KOLMAR CANADA, INC243501959manufacture(59779-743)
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