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Cankermelts - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 68229-700
Drug Name

Cankermelts

Type Brand
Pharm Class Allergens [CS],
Cell-mediated Immunity [PE],
Increased Histamine Release [PE],
Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC]
Active Ingredients
Benzocaine 15 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form LOZENGE
RxCUI drug identifier 199071
Application Number M022
Labeler Name Quest Products, LLC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
68229-700-20 1 blister pack in 1 carton (68229-700-20) / 20 lozenge in 1 blister pack
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Active ingredient

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Active Ingredient (in each self-adhering tablet) Benzocaine 15mg

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
Directions Adults and children age 5 and older: Affix one tablet as directed below and allow to slowly dissolve in the mouth. May be repeated every 2 hours as needed or directed by a doctor or dentist. This product may last over 2 hours. Placement: CankerMelts are bi-layered tablets with a dimple on the adhesive side and a pain reliever on the domed side marked CM. Place the adhesive side with a dimple against teeth or gums or braces or appliance. Place opposite or adjacent to the sore. Hold tablet in place with your cheek or tongue for 10 seconds to initiate adhesion. Adhesion will strengthen over the next few minutes. It may be removed at any time. Children under 5 years of age: Do not use.

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive Ingredients Acacia gum, cellulose gum, hyaluronic acid, magnesium stearate, maize dextrin, methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), mint oil, sodium bicarbonate, xylitol

Indications and usage

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Uses for temporary relief of pain associated with: canker sores minor irritation mouth sores

Purpose

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Purpose Oral Pain Relief

Spl product data elements

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CankerMelts benzocaine HYALURONIC ACID PEPPERMINT OIL SODIUM BICARBONATE XYLITOL METHYLCOBALAMIN MAGNESIUM STEARATE MALTODEXTRIN CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM BENZOCAINE BENZOCAINE ACACIA bi-layered; slightly pink/off-white CM

Package label principal display panel

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CankerMelts® 15mg carton of 20 20carton

Do not use

Information about all contraindications for use. These contraindications are absolute and are intended for situations in which consumers should not use the product unless a prior diagnosis has been established by a doctor or for situations in which certain consumers should not use the product under any circumstances regardless of whether a doctor or health professional is consulted.
Do not use: this product for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor or dentist in children under 5 years of age for teething

CankerMelts: Information for patients

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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.

Instructions for use

Information about safe handling and use of the drug product.
Adults and children age 5 and older: Affix one tablet as directed below and allow to slowly dissolve in the mouth. May be repeated every 2 hours as needed or directed by a doctor or dentist. This product may last over 2 hours. Placement: CankerMelts are bi-layered tablets with a dimple on the adhesive side and a pain reliever on the domed side marked CM. Place the adhesive side with a dimple against teeth or gums or braces or appliance. Place opposite or adjacent to the sore. Hold tablet in place with your cheek or tongue for 10 seconds to initiate adhesion. Adhesion will strengthen over the next few minutes. It may be removed at any time. Children under 5 years of age: Do not use.

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of children in case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Other safety information

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Other Information Protect from humidity Store at 15°C - 30°C (59°F - 86°F)

Stop use

Information about when use of the drug product should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted. Includes information about any signs of toxicity or other reactions that would necessitate immediately discontinuing use of the product.
Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if: if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days if irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens if swelling, rash or fever develops

When using

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When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage.

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Warnings

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Warnings Methemoglobinemea warning: Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemea, 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: this product for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor or dentist in children under 5 years of age for teething When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage. Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if: if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days if irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens if swelling, rash or fever develops If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children in case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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