Benzalkonium / Benzocaine / Zinc Chloride
This medication combines an antiseptic, local anesthetic, and astringent to treat minor mouth and gum irritations. It is commonly used for painful mouth sores, canker sores, and gum inflammation. The combination provides temporary pain relief while helping reduce bacterial growth and promote healing.
A topical oral medication for treating mouth sores and gum irritation with pain-relieving, antiseptic, and astringent properties.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1009090
- Generic
- Benzalkonium / Benzocaine / Zinc Chloride
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for minor mouth ulcers, canker sores, gingivitis, and general oral mucosal irritation. May also be used for sore throat relief and minor gum inflammation.
Benzalkonium chloride provides antiseptic action against bacteria, benzocaine acts as a local anesthetic to numb pain, and zinc chloride serves as an astringent to help reduce swelling and protect damaged tissue.
For topical oral use only. Avoid eating or drinking for a period after application as directed. Do not use in children under 2 years unless directed by a healthcare provider. Consult a doctor if symptoms persist beyond 7 days or worsen.
Official drug label
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