Label: CVS MAXIMUM STRENGTH BOIL RELIEF- benzocaine ointment

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredient                                       Purpose

    Benzocaine 20%..................................... Pain Reliever

  • PURPOSE

    Uses for the temporary relief of pain and discomfort caused by boils

  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

    For external use only

  • DO NOT USE

    Do not use for more than 3 days

  • ASK DOCTOR

    Ask a doctor before use if you have boils on the lips, nose, cheeks, or forehead

  • WHEN USING

    When using this product avoid contact with the eyes

  • STOP USE

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • fever occurs
    • redness around the boil develops
    • condition worsens or does not improve
    • symptoms presist for more than 3 days
    • symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

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

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Directions

    Adults and children 2 years of age and older- apply to affected area no more than 2 times daily

    Children under 2 years of age- consult a doctor

  • STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Other information

    Keep carton for full drug facts

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous lanolin, camphor, eucalyptol, menthol, petrolatum, thymol, yellow wax

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    DISTRIBUTED BY:

    CVS PHARMACY, INC.

    ONE CVS DRIVE

    WOONSOCKET, RI 02895

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    48551.1

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS MAXIMUM STRENGTH BOIL RELIEF 
    benzocaine ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-444
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BENZOCAINE (UNII: U3RSY48JW5) (BENZOCAINE - UNII:U3RSY48JW5) BENZOCAINE20 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    YELLOW WAX (UNII: 2ZA36H0S2V)  
    CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET)  
    EUCALYPTUS OIL (UNII: 2R04ONI662)  
    LANOLIN (UNII: 7EV65EAW6H)  
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    THYMOL (UNII: 3J50XA376E)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59779-444-281 in 1 TUBE10/13/2014
    128 g in 1 BOX; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34810/13/2014
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (062312574)
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