CVS 2X LIQ (CSR)- benzocaine liquid

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM - UNII:L7T10EIP3A), BENZOCAINE (UNII: U3RSY48JW5) (BENZOCAINE - UNII:U3RSY48JW5)

Available from:

CSR Cosmetic Solutions

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Oral pain reliever Oral pain reliever fo rthe temporary relief of pain due to: * canker sores * minor injury of the mouth and gums * minor irritation of the mouth and gums caused by dentures

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

CVS 2X LIQ (CSR)- BENZOCAINE LIQUID
CSR COSMETIC SOLUTIONS
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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5820353 CVS 2X LIQ (CSR)
Benzocaine
Menthol
Oral pain reliever
Oral pain reliever
fo rthe temporary relief of pain due to: * canker sores * minor injury
of the mouth and
gums * minor irritation of the mouth and gums caused by dentures
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
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 2 years of age
Stop use and ask a doctor if * swelling, rash or fever develops *
irritation, pain or
redness persists or worsens * symptoms do not improve in 7 days *
allergic reaction
occurs
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help
or contact a Poison
Control Center right away.
do not use if package has been opened * adults and children 2 years of
age and older:
using applicator tip, apply to the cavity and around the gum
surrounding the tooth. 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
this preparation is intended for use in cases of toothache, only as a
temporary
expedi