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Oral Gel Prescribing Information

Package insert / product label
Generic name: benzocaine
Dosage form: gel
Drug class: Topical anesthetics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 25, 2024.

Active Ingredient
Benzocaine 20%
Purpose
Anesthetic
Uses for the temporary relief of pain associated with:
  • toothache
  • canker sores
  • cold sores
  • fever blisters
  • minor dental procedures
Warnings
  • do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or a doctor
  • if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine or other "caine" anesthetics
When using this product
  • avoid contact with the eyes
  • do not exceed recommended dosage
Stop using and ask a doctor
  • sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
  • swelling, rash or fever develops
  • irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens
Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions adults and children 2 years of age and older:
  • cut open tip of tube
  • apply to the affected area 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, there is no recommended dosage except under the advice and supervision of a dentist or a doctor
Other information
  • store at room temperature
  • Lot No. and Exp. Date: see box or see crimp of tube
Inactive Ingredients Purified water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Sorbic Acid, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, FDC Yellow 5, FDC Red 40
Package Label
image of package label

ORAL GEL MAXIMUM STRENGTH
benzocaine gel
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:27293-012
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
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
SORBIC ACID (UNII: X045WJ989B)
METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)
PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)
FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 (UNII: I753WB2F1M)
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:27293-012-011 in 1 BOX
1NDC:27293-012-1414 g in 1 TUBE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart35602/01/2010
Labeler - Budpak Inc. (183224849)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
Ausmetics Daily Chemicals (Guangzhou) Co. Ltd.529836561manufacture