US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated May 9, 2012 (14 years ago)

Dent's Extra Strength Toothache Gum, (benzocaine 20%), Net Wt. .035 Oz.. (1 g) box, C.S…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Superpotent; benzocaine

What was recalled

Dent's Extra Strength Toothache Gum, (benzocaine 20%), Net Wt. .035 Oz.. (1 g) box, C.S. Dent & Co., Erlanger, KY

Recalling firm
Grandpa Brands Co
Origin
KY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1425-2012

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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