Gumsol Benzocaine, Zinc Chloride 1.5 g/30mL; .03 g/30mL Spray, 30 mL
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Standardized Chemical Allergen class.
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
Gumsol Benzocaine, Zinc Chloride is an oral spray sold as an over-the-counter monograph drug. Benzocaine is a local anesthetic commonly used to numb pain in the mouth and throat, while zinc chloride functions as an astringent and antiseptic agent. This combination spray is typically used to relieve minor mouth and throat discomfort such as sore throats or minor mouth irritations.
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Aspartame is an artificial sweetener made from amino acids. It's added to medicines to improve taste, making bitter or unpleasant-tasting drugs easier to take.
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Cetylpyridinium chloride is a chemical compound that acts as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial growth and extends the shelf life of liquid formulations.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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A cooling compound from mint plants used as a flavoring agent and to create a fresh sensation in medicines. It helps mask bitter tastes and improve how the product feels in the mouth.
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Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Gumsol 1.5 g/30mL; .03 g/30mLthis 52083-0714-01 | Kramer | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 52083-0714-01 You're viewing this | 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE (52083-714-01) | 2014-02-28 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use Temporarily relieves pain due to toothaches, canker sores or minor mouth injuries of the mouth and gums caused by dentures or orthodontic appliances.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older Dry affected area with absorbent cotton. Spray 4 times daily or as directed by physician. Children under 12 years of age Should be supervised in the usage 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 not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetic.
If skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly Do not use (unless directed by a doctor): • more than directed • for more than 7 days • in children under 2 years of age • for teething. Stop use and see a doctor promptly if: • sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days • irritation, pain or redness persist or worsen • swelling, rash or fever develops.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information: • Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine 2.5mg/mL. • Store at controlled room temperature: 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F) • Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted foil seal over bottle opening is torn, broken, or missing.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in 30 mL) Benzocaine (5%) Zinc Chloride (0.1%)
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Aspartame, cetylpyridinium chloride, glycerin, menthol, methylparaben, peppermint flavor, propylene glycol, propylparaben, and water (purified).
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purposes Anesthetic Astringent