Benzocaine / Ethanol / Tannic Acid
This is a topical multi-ingredient medication combining a local anesthetic (benzocaine) with an astringent agent (tannic acid) in an ethanol base. It is commonly used for temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with minor mouth and throat irritations, such as canker sores, gum irritation, or sore throat.
A topical pain-relieving and astringent medication for temporary relief of minor mouth and throat discomfort.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1007277
- Generic
- Benzocaine / Ethanol / Tannic Acid
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Temporarily relieves pain from mouth sores, canker sores, minor gum irritation, toothache discomfort, and sore throat
Benzocaine provides local anesthetic effect by blocking nerve signals in the affected area, while tannic acid acts as an astringent to reduce inflammation and irritation, and ethanol serves as a solvent and may provide a cooling sensation
For topical oral use only; avoid swallowing large amounts; not recommended for children without medical guidance due to benzocaine-related methemoglobinemia risk; discontinue use if symptoms worsen or persist beyond 7 days; consult healthcare provider before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, or have known allergies to anesthetics
Official drug label
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