Kanka Triple Action (BENZOCAINE AND MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM)
Kanka Triple Action (BENZOCAINE AND MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Kanka Triple Action; Generic name: BENZOCAINE AND MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM; Drug class: Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC].
| Brand name | Kanka Triple Action |
|---|---|
| Generic name | BENZOCAINE AND MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM |
| Drug class | Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Blistex Inc. |
| Used for | Uses for the temporary relief of pain associated with canker sores, minor irritation of the mouth and gums caused by dentures or orthodontic appliances, or minor injury of the mouth or gums. |
| Dosage | Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older Apply to affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor Children between 2 and 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use. Should be supervised in the use of this product Children under 2 years of age Do not use |
| 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 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 n |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredients Purpose Benzocaine 20.0% (w/w) Oral anesthetic/analgesic (oral pain reliever) Menthol 2.0% (w/w) Oral anesthetic/analgesic (oral pain reliever) |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=078fcdab-38a1-4a9a-bdd3-e17446591ea8 |