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Benzoin Resin

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OTC

Fact box

Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Available as

100 MG/ML · Topical Solution10 MG/ML · Topical Solution

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
Use Forms a coating over wound for protecting recurring canker sores
How to use / dosing
Directions Adults and children 6 months of age and older: Dry the affected area, with cotton swab, apply undiluted to the affected area not more often than every 2 hours. Children under 6 months of age: Consult a dentiest or doctor.

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only. Do not swallow. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

2 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.