Topex ® Topical Anesthetic Gel/Liquid – 20% Benzocaine

Manufacturer
DENTSPLY Caulk
Effective date
2010-02-04
Label type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
Version
1
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-05-31 20:09:20

Label at a glance#

ProductTopex
Active ingredientBenzocaine
Label structure13 sections

Dosage and administration

Each gram of Topex 20% benzocaine gel or liquid contains between 180-220mg benzocaine in a flavored base. Using a new cotton applicator, apply a small amount of gel to the mucosa to achieve topical anesthesia. Do not reintroduce the cotton applicator into the bottle. For topical tissue anesthesia during scaling procedures, dispense a small amount of Topex gel or liquid into a dappen dish, then coat the scaler with...

Storage and handling

Store between 59°-86°F (15°-30°C). Protect from freezing.

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Gel – 1oz/30mL
REF AD31001 Cherry
REF AD31002 Mint
REF AD31003 Banana
REF AD31004 Pina Colada
REF AD31005 Bubble-Num
REF AD31006 Strawberry
REF AD31007 Razzberry

Gel – 100g jar
REF AD31064 Cherry
REF AD31964 Mint
REF AD31067 Pina Colada
REF AD31068 Bubble-Num

Liquid – 1oz/30mL
REF AD31011 Cherry
REF AD31012 Mint
REF AD31014 Pina Colada USP – 2oz/57g

NPN Number: 00638358
For dental use only.
USA: Rx only.

1. DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION SECTION

Flavored 20% benzocaine gel or liquid for topical mucosal anesthesia.

2. INDICATIONS

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Indicated as a topical anesthetic for use on oral mucosa prior to local anesthetic injections, scaling and prophylaxis. Also useful to relieve discomfort associated with taking impressions and intraoral radiographs.

3. CONTRAINDICATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS SECTION

Should not be used with individuals with a known sensitivity to benzocaine or PABA.

4. WARNINGS

WARNINGS SECTION

Keep out of reach of children. For professional dental use only.

5. PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS SECTION

Topex 20% benzocaine gels and liquids are supplied in multiple use containers. Take care not to contaminate the bottle by reintroducing a used cotton applicator into the bottle.

6. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

ADVERSE REACTIONS SECTION

  1. Each gram of Topex 20% benzocaine gel or liquid contains between 180-220mg benzocaine in a flavored base.
  2. Using a new cotton applicator, apply a small amount of gel to the mucosa to achieve topical anesthesia. Do not reintroduce the cotton applicator into the bottle.
  3. For topical tissue anesthesia during scaling procedures, dispense a small amount of Topex gel or liquid into a dappen dish, then coat the scaler with the product prior to use.
  4. Tightly re-cap the jar after each use.

7. STORAGE

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

Store between 59°-86°F (15°-30°C). Protect from freezing.

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

SultanHealthcare
411 Hackensack Avenue, 9th Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Toll Free: 800-637-8582 • Phone: 201-871-1232
Fax: 201-871-0321 • www.sultanhealthcare.com

Made in the USA
Form #0030502DF (R 7/22/09)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 gram Jar Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NPN 00638358

TOPEX®
TOPICAL
ANESTHETIC
GEL

(Benzocaine 20%)

CHERRY

Net Content 100g

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 gram Jar Label
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 gram Jar Label

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 gram Jar Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NPN 00638358

TOPEX®
TOPICAL
ANESTHETIC
GEL

(Benzocaine 20%)

MINT

Net Content 100g

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 gram Jar Label
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 gram Jar Label

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 gram Jar Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NPN 00638358

TOPEX®
TOPICAL
ANESTHETIC
GEL

(Benzocaine 20%)

PIÑA COLADA

Net Content 100g

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 gram Jar Label
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 gram Jar Label

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 gram Jar Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NPN 00638358

TOPEX®
TOPICAL
ANESTHETIC
GEL

(Benzocaine 20%)

BUBBLE NUM®

Net Content 100g

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 gram Jar Label
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 gram Jar Label

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
238910benzocaine 20 % Oral GelPSN1
238910benzocaine 0.2 MG/MG Oral GelSCD1
238910benzocaine 20 % (180-220 MG per 1 GM) Oral GelSY1

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
BENZOCAINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813

FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
10216-3071-1Topex100 g in 1 JARGEL, DENTIFRICE1001
10216-3081-1Topex100 g in 1 JARGEL, DENTIFRICE1001
10216-3091-1Topex100 g in 1 JARGEL, DENTIFRICE1001
10216-3110-1Topex100 g in 1 JARGEL, DENTIFRICE1001

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NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
10216-3071TOPEX (BENZOCAINE) GEL, DENTIFRICE [DENTSPLY CAULK]1Legacy NDC, 1 package rows20100719_db4f2105-9e47-45b6-b550-6397708eb335.zip
10216-3081TOPEX (BENZOCAINE) GEL, DENTIFRICE [DENTSPLY CAULK]1Legacy NDC, 1 package rows20100719_db4f2105-9e47-45b6-b550-6397708eb335.zip
10216-3091TOPEX (BENZOCAINE) GEL, DENTIFRICE [DENTSPLY CAULK]1Legacy NDC, 1 package rows20100719_db4f2105-9e47-45b6-b550-6397708eb335.zip
10216-3110TOPEX (BENZOCAINE) GEL, DENTIFRICE [DENTSPLY CAULK]1Legacy NDC, 1 package rows20100719_db4f2105-9e47-45b6-b550-6397708eb335.zip

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
BenzocaineACTIVE INGREDIENTU3RSY48JW51
BenzocaineACTIVE MOIETYU3RSY48JW51

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NameUNIIKind
BenzocaineU3RSY48JW5ACTIB
BenzocaineU3RSY48JW5ACTIB
BenzocaineU3RSY48JW5ACTIB
BenzocaineU3RSY48JW5ACTIB

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spl set id: db4f2105-9e47-45b6-b550-6397708eb335

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