Red Cross Toothache

eugenol · Liquid · Topical

Over the counter Standardized Chemical Allergen

Active ingredient

Active ingredient Eugenol 85%

Purpose

Purpose Toothache relief agent

Uses

Uses temporarily relieves throbbing, persistent toothache due to a cavity until a dentist can be seen

Warnings

Warnings For external use only Allergy alert: do not use if you are allergic to eugenol (clove oil) When using this product use only in teeth with persistent, throbbing pain avoid touching tissues other than tooth cavity. Contact with lips or mucous membranes can cause burning, swelling, or irritation. DO NOT SWALLOW to avoid irritation do not use for more than 7 days do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a dentist or doctor if irritation persists, inflammation develops, or if fever and infection develop See a dentist as soon as possible whether or not the pain is relieved. Toothaches and open cavities indicate serious problems that need prompt attention by a dentist.

When using this product

When using this product use only in teeth with persistent, throbbing pain avoid touching tissues other than tooth cavity. Contact with lips or mucous membranes can cause burning, swelling, or irritation. DO NOT SWALLOW to avoid irritation do not use for more than 7 days do not exceed recommended dosage

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a dentist or doctor if irritation persists, inflammation develops, or if fever and infection develop See a dentist as soon as possible whether or not the pain is relieved. Toothaches and open cavities indicate serious problems that need prompt attention by a dentist.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep Out of Reach of Children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions rinse tooth with water to remove any food particles from the cavity using tweezers, immerse cotton pellet in medication to prevent dripping , squeeze gently between fingers to remove excess liquid place pellet in tooth cavity for one minute without touching surrounding tissues , then remove supervise children using this product adults and children 12 years and over: use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor children under 12 years: ask a dentist or doctor

Inactive ingredients

Inactive Ingredients sesame oil

Questions?

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Label text from the FDA structured product label by The Mentholatum Company (revised Jun 11, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Red Cross Toothache NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
10742-0009Eugenol 850 mg/mL
Liquid
The Mentholatum CompanyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Red Cross Toothache used for?

Uses temporarily relieves throbbing, persistent toothache due to a cavity until a dentist can be seen

Who makes Red Cross Toothache?

Red Cross Toothache is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including The Mentholatum Company.