Label: ACTISEP- benzocaine, menthol, cetylpyridinium chloride solution

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated December 5, 2018

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients

    Benzocaine .............................2% 
    Menthol ................................0.5% 
    Cetylpyridinium Chloride ........0.1%

  • Purposes

    Oral Anesthetic

    Oral Anesthetic

    Oral Antiseptic

  • Uses:

    • For temporary relief of occasional minor sore throat pain and dry, scratchy throat.
    • For the temporary relief of pain associated with canker sores, minor irritation or injury of the mouth and gums, minor dental procedures, minor irritations caused by dentures or orthodontic appliances.

  • 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. If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

    Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, or if irritation, pain, or redness persist or worsens, see your dentist or doctor promptly. 

    Do not exceed recommended dosage.

    Do not use

    • in or near eyes
    • for teething
    • in children under 2 years of age

    If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    In the event of accidental contact with eyes, flush immediately with water and continuously for 10 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention if pain persists.

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

  • Directions:

    adults and children 2 years of age or older:Spray Actisep several times to affected area in mouth or lips. Do not use more than 4 times a day.
    children between 2 and 12 years of age:should be supervised in the use of this product.
    children under 2 years of age:do not use

    As a gargle or mouthwash, Adults and Children 12 years and over, place ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) in ½ glass of warm
    water several times a day. Do not use more than 4 times a day.

  • Inactive ingredients:

    Castor oil, methylparaben, propylparaben, propylene glycol, purified water, sucralose.

  • Other information:

    Tamper Evident Feature: Do not use if heat seal under cap is torn, broken or missing. Store at controlled room temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F).

  • Questions or comments?

    (787) 608-0882

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Contains the same active ingredients as Orasep® Solution*

    ANTISEPTIC • ANESTHETIC

    Alcohol Free

    Manufactured in the USA for 

    ActiPharma, Inc.
    Dorado, PR 00646

    *Orasep® Solution is a registered trademark of Llorens Pharmaceutical Corp.
    This product is not manufactured, distributed or marketed by Llorens Pharmaceutical Corp.

  • Packaging

    Antisep solution

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACTISEP 
    benzocaine, menthol, cetylpyridinium chloride solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63102-106
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BENZOCAINE (UNII: U3RSY48JW5) (BENZOCAINE - UNII:U3RSY48JW5) BENZOCAINE2 g  in 100 mL
    MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM0.5 g  in 100 mL
    CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: D9OM4SK49P) (CETYLPYRIDINIUM - UNII:CUB7JI0JV3) CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE0.1 g  in 100 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CASTOR OIL (UNII: D5340Y2I9G)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorMENTHOLImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63102-106-0130 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/28/2015
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart35612/28/2015
    Labeler - Actipharma, Inc (079340948)