Defend Gel
FDA Label NDC 70721-003

Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions

Structured Product Label

The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Mydent International for the product Defend (NDC 70721-003). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.

This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding ​active ingredients (in each gram)​, ​purpose, ​use, ​warnings, ​keep out of reach of children., ​directions​, ​other information, ​inactive ingredients​, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.

Label Section Quick Index

​Active Ingredients (In Each Gram)​

Benzocaine 200 mg

​Purpose

Oral Anesthetic

​Use

For oral mucosal use only, as directed by dentist. For the temporary relief of pain due to minor dental procedures.

​Warnings

  • ​Allergy Alert:​ Do not use on patients with a history of allergies to local anesthetics such as benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics.
  • ​Do not use​ for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days; irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens; or if swelling, rash or fever develops, see your dentist or doctor promptly.
  • ​When using this product​ Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush with water.
  • ​Stop use and consult a health care practitioner​ if the following symptoms appear: weakness, confusion, headhache, difficulty breathing, and/or pale, grey or blue colored skin, as these may be signs of methemoglobinemia, a rare disorder, which may appear up to 2 hours after use.
  • ​Do no exceed recommended dosage.​ If more than used for pain is accidentally swalled, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
  • ​If pregnant or breast feeding,​ ask a health professional before use.

​Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.

Keep out of reach of children.

​Directions​

Apply only amount needed to the oral mucosa to prevent or relieve pain.

​Other Information

Store at 59° - 86°F (15 - 30°C).

Protect from freezing.

​Inactive Ingredients​

Flavoring, PEG 3350, PEG 400, sodium saccharine. May contain yellow #5 (tartrazine), yellow #6, red #3, red #40, blue #1, green #3 as a color additive.

​Questions Or Comments?

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