Label: RITE AID MAXIMUM STRENGTH- benzocaine gel, dentifrice

  • NDC Code(s): 11822-0316-2, 11822-0316-3, 11822-0316-9
  • Packager: Rite Aid
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

DISCLAIMER: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

Drug Label Information

Updated January 11, 2023

If you are a consumer or patient please visit this version.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredient

    Benzocaine 20%

  • PURPOSE

    Purpose

    Oral anesthetic

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Use

    temporarily relieves pain associated with mouth and gum irritations

  • 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 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

    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

    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

    • 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

    Other information

    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients Blue 1, Carbomer, Flavor, Glycerin, Polyethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Red 40, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbic Acid, Water, Yellow 10

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    DISTRIBUTED BY:

    RITE AID, 30 HUNTER LANE

    CAMP HILL, PA 17011

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    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)

    RA ORAL ANALGESIC GEL 2824366R2

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    RITE AID   MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    benzocaine gel, dentifrice
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11822-0316
    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
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SORBIC ACID (UNII: X045WJ989B)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL OR ALLYL SUCROSE CROSSLINKED) (UNII: K6MOM3T5YL)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorMINT (Characteristic Mint) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:11822-0316-91 in 1 CARTON01/20/201103/04/2019
    1NDC:11822-0316-214 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:11822-0316-31 in 1 BLISTER PACK03/03/2019
    29 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart35601/20/2011
    Labeler - Rite Aid (014578892)
    Registrant - Lornamead Inc. (080046418)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Lornamead Inc.080046418manufacture(11822-0316)