Label: NBE ANBESOL- benzocaine gel

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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Updated January 12, 2023

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Benzocaine 20%

  • PURPOSE

    Oral anesthetic

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    temporarily relieves pain associated with mouth and gum irritations

  • 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 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

    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 a 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

  • OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

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

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    blue 1, carbomer, flavor, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, red 40, sodium saccharin, sorbic acid, water, yellow 10

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Carton R1

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    NBE ANBESOL 
    benzocaine gel
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0363-0316
    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
    SORBIC ACID (UNII: X045WJ989B)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    CARBOXYPOLYMETHYLENE (UNII: 0A5MM307FC)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorred (Reddish-orange to slightly brown) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0363-0316-691 in 1 CARTON06/22/2022
    19 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 finalpart35604/30/2022
    Labeler - Walgreens (008965063)
    Registrant - Lornamead (080046418)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Lornamead080046418manufacture(0363-0316) , pack(0363-0316)