Indications and uses
• For temporary relief of pain and itching associated with symptoms of fever blisters and cold sores • Helps prevent and protect dry, chapped lips
BENZOCAINE, WHITE PETROLATUM
- Manufacturer
- Carma Laboratories, Inc.
- Effective date
- 2023-10-25
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 2
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-05-31 23:57:51
Label at a glance#
ProductCARMEX Multi-Symptom 3 in 1 COLD Sore treatment External Analgesic Skin Protectant
Active ingredientBENZOCAINE, WHITE PETROLATUM
Label structure7 sections
Dosage and administration
Using clean, dry hands apply 1 to 2 small dollops of Carmex Cold Sore product to the tip of the finger and gently apply and spread evenly to the surface of the cold sore to ensure even coverage over areas of redness. Wash hands thoroughly after application. Adults and children 2 years of age and older Apply to affected area (lips) not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children 2-12 years of age Should be supervised...
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active Ingredients
Benzocaine 10%
White Petrolatum 44.69%
Purpose
External Analgesic
Skin Protectant
Uses
• For temporary relief of pain and itching associated with symptoms of fever blisters and cold sores • Helps prevent and protect dry, chapped lips
Warnings
For external use only
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” anesthetic
Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if
• cold sore symptoms do not improve in 7 days
• irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens • swelling, rash, or fever develops
Do not use on
• deep or puncture wounds • animal bites • serious burns
When using this product
keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Using clean, dry hands apply 1 to 2 small dollops of Carmex Cold Sore product to the tip of the finger and gently apply and spread evenly to the surface of the cold sore to ensure even coverage over areas of redness. Wash hands thoroughly after application.
| Adults and children 2 years of age and older | Apply to affected area (lips) not more than 3 to 4 times daily |
| Children 2-12 years of age | Should be supervised in use of this product |
| Children under 2 years of age | Ask a doctor |
Other Information
• Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sunlight • Store between 0° C to 28° C (32° F to 82.4° F)
Inactive Ingredients:
Polyethylene Glycol, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Behenyl Olivate, PPG-51 SMDI Copolymer, Mica, Synthetic Wax, Calcium Silicate, Flavor, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Silica, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides (C.I 77491, C.I 77492, C.I. 77499)
Package Labeling:
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#
| Class | Version | Type | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENZOCAINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 2 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20180813 |
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10210-0048-1 | CARMEX Multi-Symptom 3 in 1 COLD Sore treatment External Analgesic Skin Protectant | 1 in 1 BLISTER PACK | CREAM | 1 | 2 | |
| 10210-0048-1 | CARMEX Multi-Symptom 3 in 1 COLD Sore treatment External Analgesic Skin Protectant | 2 g in 1 TUBE | CREAM | 2 | 2 |
DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#
| NDC | Dashboard title | SPL version | Validation | Dashboard ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10210-0048 | CARMEX MULTI-SYMPTOM 3 IN 1 COLD SORE TREATMENT EXTERNAL ANALGESIC SKIN PROTECTANT (BENZOCAINE, WHITE PETROLATUM) CREAM [CARMA LABORATORIES, INC.] | 2 | Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 2 package rows | 20231026_bbf0abcd-b7d6-b5e4-e053-2995a90a5240.zip |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- CARMEX Multi-Symptom 3 in 1 COLD Sore treatment External Analgesic Skin Protectant
- BENZOCAINE, WHITE PETROLATUM
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
- HEXAMETHYLENE DIISOCYANATE/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE
- BEHENYL OLIVATE
- PPG-51/SMDI COPOLYMER
- MICA
- CALCIUM SILICATE
- ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE
- SILICON DIOXIDE
- STANNIC OXIDE
- FERRIC OXIDE RED
- FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW
- FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE
- BENZOCAINE
- WHITE PETROLATUM
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 10210-0048 | 10210-0048-1 |
Ingredients#
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Source Document#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARMEX Multi-Symptom 3 in 1 COLD Sore treatment External Analgesic Skin Protectant | BENZOCAINE, WHITE PETROLATUM | Carma Laboratories, Inc. | bbf0abcd-b7d6-b5e4-e053-2995a90a5240 | 2023-10-25 | Warnings | 10210-0048-1 10210-0048 10210004801 08883637-b8d6-23dc-e063-6394a90ae9f7 bbf0abcd-b7d6-b5e4-e053-2995a90a5240 |
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