Benzocaine 20%, Benzalkonium Chloride 1%
Over-the-CounterBrand names: Quality Choice Oral Pain Relief
About This Medication
Topical product applied to the skin for localized treatment and symptom relief.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Benzalkonium Chloride | - |
| Benzocaine | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Use for the temporary relief of pain due to toothaches to help protect against infection in minor oral irritation
Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and over - 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 physician or healthcare provider Children under 12 years of age - Should be supervised in the use of this product Children under 2 years of age -do not use
Warnings 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 …
Benzocaine 20%, Benzalkonium Chloride 1% is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Benzocaine 20%, Benzalkonium Chloride 1% drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Benzocaine 20%, Benzalkonium Chloride 1% label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • NDC Directory — Benzocaine 20%, Benzalkonium Chloride 1% (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS