Children's Medicated Mouth Sore Gel (Benzocaine + Menthol) — child safety profile
High riskOver-the-counter oral pain relief gels for mouth sores, canker sores, and minor dental pain in children.
What is this product?
Over-the-counter oral pain relief gels for mouth sores, canker sores, and minor dental pain in children. Contain benzocaine (topical anesthetic with methemoglobinemia risk), menthol (cooling agent that can trigger bronchospasm in young children), and adhesive polymers that prolong mucosal contact time. Applied directly to open sores where absorption is dramatically increased through disrupted mucosal barrier. Children under 2 face FDA black box warning for benzocaine; ages 2-6 are at elevated risk due to smaller blood volume.
What's in it
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Cooling/Counterirritant Agent
Vehicle/Solvent
Preservative (Methylparaben)
Sweetener
Who's most at risk
- Infants — Developing organ systems, higher exposure per body weight, immature detoxification systems
- Children — Developing endocrine and neurological systems, higher exposure per body weight
Frequently asked questions
What's in Children's Medicated Mouth Sore Gel (Benzocaine + Menthol)?
This product type can contain: Menthol, Propylene glycol, Methylparaben, Saccharin, among others. Click any compound name above for the full safety profile.
Who should be careful with Children's Medicated Mouth Sore Gel (Benzocaine + Menthol)?
Vulnerable populations identified for this product type: infants, children.
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