Version July 2025
Mouth protectant: Topical: Apply undiluted to affected area not more than every 2 hours.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.
Refer to adult dosing.
(For additional information see "Benzoin: Pediatric drug information")
Dosage guidance:
Safety: Tincture is 77% alcohol; use caution, do not swallow.
Mouth protectant (for canker sores): Infants ≥6 months, Children, and Adolescents: Topical (oral mucosa): Apply undiluted to affected area not more than every 2 hours.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.
The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified. Frequency not defined.
Dermatologic: Contact dermatitis (Sasseville 2009)
Dosage form specific issues:
• Alcohol: Tincture is 77% alcohol; use caution.
Other warnings/precautions:
• Self-medication (OTC use): Patients should be instructed to discontinue use and contact health care provider if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days; rash, swelling, or fever develops; or irritation, pain, or redness worsens or persists.
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Tincture, External:
Generic: (1 mL, 59 mL, 100 mL, 473 mL, 500 mL, 4000 mL, 20000 mL)
Yes
Topical: For external use only; not for ophthalmic use. Clean and dry affected area prior to use. Apply undiluted with cotton swab to canker sores. Do not swallow.
Topical (mucosa): For topical mucosal use only; avoid contact with eyes; do not swallow. Dry affected area and apply undiluted with cotton swab to canker sore(s).
Mouth protectant: Protective application for canker sores.
None known.
There are no known significant interactions.
