Benzocaine / Clove Oil
Benzocaine/Clove Oil is a topical analgesic combination product commonly used for temporary relief of oral pain, including toothache, sore gums, and mouth irritations. The benzocaine provides rapid numbing of nerve endings while clove oil adds both anesthetic and antiseptic properties. This over-the-counter remedy is popular for dental emergencies when professional care isn't immediately available.
A topical pain reliever combining two anesthetics for temporary relief of tooth and mouth pain.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 690263
- Generic
- Benzocaine / Clove Oil
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Temporarily relieves oral pain associated with toothache, sensitive teeth, sore gums, canker sores, mouth irritation, and minor gum irritation. Often used as a temporary measure until dental care can be obtained.
Benzocaine blocks nerve signal transmission by inhibiting sodium channels, causing localized numbness. Clove oil contains eugenol, which has both topical anesthetic and mild antiseptic properties, complementing benzocaine's effect.
For oral use only - do not swallow in significant amounts. Avoid use in children under 2 years due to FDA warnings about methemoglobinemia risk. Do not use for more than 7 days. Discontinue if rash, swelling, or breathing difficulties occur. Not a substitute for professional dental evaluation and treatment.
Official drug label
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