FDA Label for 4x Medicated Toothache And Gum Cream
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4x Medicated Toothache And Gum Cream Product Label
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Otc - Active Ingredient
Benzalkonium chloride 0.13% . . . Oral antiseptc
Benzocaine 20% . . . Oral pain reliever
Menthol 0.26% . . . Oral pain reliever
Zinc chloride 0.15% . . . Oral astringent
Indications & Usage
Use * for the temporary relief of pain due to toothaches * to help prevent against infection of minor oral irritation
Warnings
Methemoglobinmia warning: use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition which 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" anethetics
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 2years of age
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
cut open tip of tube on score mark * adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply a small amount of product to the cavity and around the gum surrounding the teeth. 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 this product * children under 2 years of age: do not use
Other Safety Information
Other information * do not use if tip is cut prior to opening * this preparatation is intended for use in cases of toothache, only as a temporary expedient until a dentist can be consulted * do not use continuously * this formula will stay in place for extended duration of relief * avoid using toothpaste or drinking soft drinks or fruit juices for at least one hour after applying
Inactive Ingredient
ammonium glycyrrhizate, flavor, PEG-8, PEG-75, sodium saccharin, sorbic acid, titanium dioxide
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