CankerMelts

openFDA label record#

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Brand name
CankerMelts
Generic name
BENZOCAINE
Manufacturer
Quest Products, LLC
Product type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
SPL set ID
070dae82-14c2-66d2-e063-6394a90ab259
SPL ID
4527197d-23f6-8029-e063-6394a90a04e0
Version
5
Effective date
2025-12-04
Source export date
2026-10-12
Source partition
9
Source file
https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0009-of-0014.json.zip
Source object key
raw/openfda/drug-label/2026-10-12/fb14b8f3d34b45230a84f851c029385f512adf3f002423a9b78d4f7ca626ecec/drug-label-0009-of-0014.json.zip
Source manifest SHA-256
7e6b178df8f32cac9a78e0f5d09c588344509b04fe41effb1dde9102e2a45be6
Import run
20261013T011858Z
Imported at
2026-10-13 02:27:18
Harmonized routes table
Harmonized routes
ORAL

Warnings cross-check#

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warnings

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 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.

warnings and cautions

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

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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