Red Cross Canker Sore
Benzocaine · Ointment · Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Benzocaine 20%
Purpose
Purpose Oral anesthetic/analgesic
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves pain and minor irritation of the mouth and gums due to ▪ canker sores ▪ minor dental procedures ▪ braces ▪ dentures
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 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 Do Not Use for teething in children under 2 years of age When using this product do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor if sore mouth symptoms last more than 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash, or fever develops
Do not use
Do Not Use for teething in children under 2 years of age
When using this product
When using this product do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor do not exceed recommended dosage
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if sore mouth symptoms last more than 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash, or fever develops
Keep out of reach of children
Keep Out of Reach of Children If more than used for pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions snip off tip of tube apply to affected area; carefully coat with a protective layer supervise children using this product adults and children 2 years and over: use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor children under 2 years: do not use
Inactive ingredients
Inactive Ingredients aloe barbadensis leaf extract, butylated hydroxytoluene, carbomer hompolymer, cetylpyridinium chloride, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, commiphora myrrha resin, dimethicone, echinacea purpurea extract, flavor, glyceryl stearate, menthol, mineral oil, silica dimethicone silylate, vitamin E, white petrolatum
Label text from the FDA structured product label by The Mentholatum Company (revised Dec 17, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Benzocaine in 1 product
Red Cross Canker Sore NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10742-8915 | Benzocaine 200 mg/g Ointment | The Mentholatum Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Red Cross Canker Sore used for?
Uses temporarily relieves pain and minor irritation of the mouth and gums due to ▪ canker sores ▪ minor dental procedures ▪ braces ▪ dentures
Who makes Red Cross Canker Sore?
Red Cross Canker Sore is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including The Mentholatum Company.