Iolite

Benzocaine · Gel · Dental, Oral

Over the counter Standardized Chemical Allergen

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient Benzocaine, 20%

Purpose

Purpose Oral anesthetic

Uses

Uses For the temporary relief of pain associated with canker sores and minor dental procedures.

Warnings

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 the blood. This can occur even if you have used this product before. Stop use and seek 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 Alergy 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. Do not use this product for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or a doctor. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days; if irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens; or if swelling, rash, or fever develops, see your dentist or doctor promptly. Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep Out of Reach of Children. If more than used for pain is accidentially swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away.

Directions

Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to the affected area. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor. Children under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product Children under 2 years of age: Consult a dentist or doctor.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive Ingredients FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #5, Flavor, Polyethylene glycol 3350, Polyethylene glycol 400, Saccharine sodium, Tocopheryl acetate, Xylitol

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Dharma Research, Inc. (revised Oct 10, 2023). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Iolite NDC products (8)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
53045-130Benzocaine 6.4 g/100g
Gel
Dharma Research, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
53045-131Benzocaine 6.4 g/100g
Gel
Dharma Research, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
53045-132Benzocaine 6.4 g/100g
Gel
Dharma Research, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
53045-133Benzocaine 6.4 g/100g
Gel
Dharma Research, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
53045-134Benzocaine 6.4 g/100g
Gel
Dharma Research, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
53045-135Benzocaine 6.4 g/100g
Gel
Dharma Research, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
53045-136Benzocaine 6.4 g/100g
Gel
Dharma Research, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
53045-138Benzocaine 6.4 g/100g
Gel
Dharma Research, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Iolite used for?

Uses For the temporary relief of pain associated with canker sores and minor dental procedures.

Who makes Iolite?

Iolite is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Dharma Research, Inc..