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Quick facts
- Drug class
- Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC]
- How it is given
- dental
- Type
- human otc drug
- Brand names
- Gelato Topical Anesthetic
- RxNorm ID
- 238910
We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
What it is used to treat
Use For oral mucosal use only, as directed by dentist. For the temporary relief of pain due to 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 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 on patients with a history of allergies to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics. Do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a physician. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days; irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens; or if swelling, rash or fever develops, see your physician promptly. for teething in children under 2 years of age When using this product Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush with water. Do not exceed recommended dosage. If more than used for pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a physician before use.
Storing it safely
Other Information: Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C). Protect from freezing.
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients Benzocaine 200mg (in each g)
Other ingredients
Inactive Ingredients: Flavoring, PEG 3350, PEG 400, sodium saccharin. May contain blue #1, green #3, green #5, red #3, red #28, red #40, yellow#5 (tartrazine), yellow #6, as a color additive.
Before you take anything new
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about every medicine you take — including ones bought without a prescription, herbal products and supplements. Interactions are one of the most common avoidable causes of harm from medicines, and a pharmacist can check your full list in a couple of minutes.
This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 7 December 2023. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.