RED CROSS ORAL PAIN RELIEF- benzocaine liquid 
The Mentholatum Company

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.

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Benzocaine 20%

Purpose

Oral pain reliever

Uses

temporarily relieves pain associated with ▪ toothache ▪ canker sores ▪ minor mouth irritation or injury of the mouth and gums caused by dentures or braces

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

  • for teething
  • in children under 2 years of age

When using this product

  • do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor
  • do not exceed recommended dosage

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 is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Inactive Ingredients

ammonium glycyrrhizate, flavor, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, saccharin calcium

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

Red Cross Oral Pail Oral Anesthetic

Principal Display Panel

Drug Facts

RED CROSS ORAL PAIN RELIEF 
benzocaine liquid
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:10742-8902
Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
BENZOCAINE (UNII: U3RSY48JW5) (BENZOCAINE - UNII:U3RSY48JW5) BENZOCAINE200 mg  in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE (UNII: 3VRD35U26C)  
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
SACCHARIN CALCIUM (UNII: 5101OP7P2I)  
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:10742-8902-11 in 1 BLISTER PACK06/01/2013
13.7 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart35606/01/2013
Labeler - The Mentholatum Company (002105757)
Registrant - The Mentholatum Company (002105757)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
The Mentholatum Company002105757manufacture(10742-8902)

Revised: 2/2023
Document Id: f42152e4-d013-5cf6-e053-2a95a90a6304
Set id: cbd41429-f730-4577-9f06-ef1831cf62e1
Version: 4
Effective Time: 20230207
 
The Mentholatum Company