Quick answers
- What is Eugenol used for?
- The Drug Facts label of AnaDent Childrens Kanka Gel (Belmora LLC) lists these uses: For the temporary relief of throbbing, persistent toothache..
- Do I need a prescription for Eugenol?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Eugenol been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
AnaDent Childrens Kanka Gel · Belmora LLC
Eugenol 1.2%, gel (dental)
Active ingredient
Eugenol 1.2%
Purpose
Toothache Relief Agent
Uses
For the temporary relief of throbbing, persistent toothache.
Warnings
For external use only. Allergy alert
Do not use
if you are allergic to eugenol (clove oil).
When using this product
- use only in teeth with persistent throbbing pain
- DO NOT SWALLOW to avoid irritation
- avoid contact with eyes
Do not use
- for more than 7 days
- more than the recommended dose Stop use and ask a dentist or doctor if
- irritation persists
- inflammation develops
- fever and infection develop
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- Adults and children 2 to 12 years of age and older: Moisten a cotton pellet with 1 or 2 drops of the product and then apply to the cotton pellet on the applicable tooth. Avoid touching tissues other than the tooth cavity. Apply the dose not more than four times daily or as directed by a dentist or physician.
- Children 2 to 12 years of age: should be supervised in the use of this product. Children under 2 years of age: use only under the advice of a dentist or physician.
Inactive ingredients
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Flavor, PEG-400, PEG-3350, Sodium Saccharin Dihydrate, Sorbic Acid
Questions?
/Comments please call: 1 888 779 2877 Monday to Friday 9AM - 5PM EST
— FDA label of AnaDent Childrens Kanka Gel, Belmora LLC, effective October 4, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Red Cross Toothache · The Mentholatum Company
Eugenol 850 mg/mL, liquid (topical)
Active ingredient
Eugenol 85%
Purpose
Toothache relief agent
Uses
temporarily relieves throbbing, persistent toothache due to a cavity until a dentist can be seen
Warnings
- For external use only Allergy alert: do not use if you are allergic to eugenol (clove oil)
When using this product
use only in teeth with persistent, throbbing pain avoid touching tissues other than tooth cavity. Contact with lips or mucous membranes can cause burning, swelling, or irritation. DO NOT SWALLOW to avoid irritation do not use for more than 7 days do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a dentist or doctor if irritation persists, inflammation develops, or if fever and infection develop See a dentist as soon as possible whether or not the pain is relieved. Toothaches and open cavities indicate serious problems that need prompt attention by a dentist. Keep Out of Reach of Children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
rinse tooth with water to remove any food particles from the cavity using tweezers, immerse cotton pellet in medication to prevent dripping , squeeze gently between fingers to remove excess liquid place pellet in tooth cavity for one minute without touching surrounding tissues , then remove supervise children using this product adults and children 12 years and over: use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor children under 12 years: ask a dentist or doctor
Inactive ingredients
sesame oil
Questions?
1-877-636-2677 MON-FRI 9 AM to 5 PM (EST)
— FDA label of Red Cross Toothache, The Mentholatum Company, effective June 11, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Eugenol 1.2% · gel (dental) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| AnaDent Childrens Kanka Gel | Belmora LLC | DailyMed |
Eugenol 850 mg/mL · liquid (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Red Cross Toothache | The Mentholatum Company | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Belmora LLC1 product
- The Mentholatum Company1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.