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 the blood. This can occur even if you have used this product before.
Stop use and seek 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 this product for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or a doctor. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days; if irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens; or if swelling, rash, or fever develops, see your dentist or doctor promptly.
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Keep Out of Reach of Children. If more than used for pain is accidentially swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away.
Directions
- Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to the affected area. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor.
- Children under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of the product.
- Children under 2 years of age: consult a dentist or doctor.
