Meds & supplements › Benzocaine
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Benzocaine
Uses temporarily relieves itching
Selected manufacturer label information, organised into consistent sections by Sofidex. Read the full label at DailyMed ↗
Drug facts
- Used for
- How to take it
- for denture irritation:
- apply thin layer to the affected area
- do not reinsert dental work until irritation/pain is relieved
- Do not take if
- for teething
- in children under 2 years of age
What it is used for
- temporarily relieves pain associated with the following mouth and gum irritations:
- toothache
- sore gums
- canker sores
- braces
- minor dental procedures
- dentures
How to take it
- for denture irritation:
- apply thin layer to the affected area
- do not reinsert dental work until irritation/pain is relieved
- rinse mouth well before reinserting
While you are taking it
- avoid contact with the eyes
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor/dentist
Side effects, and when to stop
Who should not take it
- for teething
- in children under 2 years of age
Keeping it away from children
Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Active ingredient
Benzocaine 20%
Other information
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Cite this page
- NLM
sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Benzocaine; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/benzocaine
- APA 7th
sofidex. (2026, August 2). Benzocaine. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/benzocaine
- AMA 11th
Benzocaine. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/benzocaine
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