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Medically reviewed by Oliinyk Elizabeth Ivanovna, PharmD. Last updated on 25.04.2022
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Bengay Zero Degrees is a substance that occurs naturally in mint plants. Medicinal Bengay Zero Degrees is either manmade or made from the extracts of mint oil. Bengay Zero Degrees provides a cooling sensation when applied to the skin or other tissues (such as the tongue, gums, or inside the cheeks).
Bengay Zero Degrees oral mucous membrane (inside the mouth) is used to treat minor sore throat pain, or mouth irritation caused by a canker sore.
Bengay Zero Degrees may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Usual Adult Dose for Cough
Bengay Zero Degrees - oral lozenge:
Sore Throat: Dissolve 1 drop slowly in mouth every 2 hours as needed.
Cough: Dissolve 1 drop slowly in mouth every hour as needed.
Usual Adult Dose for Pain
Bengay Zero Degrees 2% gel, 2.5% gel, Bengay Zero Degrees 5% pad, 1.4% pad, and 1.25% pad, Bengay Zero Degrees 7% topical gel: Apply topically to affected area 3 to 4 times daily.
Bengay Zero Degrees 6% spray and 10% spray: Spray topically to affected area as needed not to exceed 4 times a day.
Usual Adult Dose for Pruritus
Bengay Zero Degrees 0.15% or 0.5% topical lotion: Apply topically to affected area 3 to 4 times daily.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough
4 years or older:
Bengay Zero Degrees - oral lozenge:
Sore Throat: Dissolve 1 drop slowly in mouth every 2 hours as needed.
Cough: Dissolve 1 drop slowly in mouth every hour as needed.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain
Bengay Zero Degrees 1.4% pad, 1.25% pad, and Bengay Zero Degrees 7% topical gel:
12 years or older: Apply topically to affected area 3 to 4 times daily.
Bengay Zero Degrees 5% pad:
10 years or older: Apply topically to affected area 3 to 4 times daily.
Bengay Zero Degrees 6% spray:
13 years or older: Spray topically to affected area as needed not to exceed 4 times a day.
Bengay Zero Degrees 2% topical gel:
2 years or older: Apply topically to affected area 3 to 4 times daily.
Bengay Zero Degrees 2.5% topical gel:
12 years or older: Apply topically to affected area no more than 4 times daily.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pruritus
2 years and older:
Bengay Zero Degrees 0.15% or 0.5% topical lotion: Apply topically to affected area 3 to 4 times daily.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Consult WARNINGS section for dosing related precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Bengay Zero Degrees should not be used in or near the eyes or other mucous membranes.
Bengay Zero Degrees should not be applied to wounds or damaged skin. Following application tight bandages and/or heat should not be applied to the treatment area.
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What is the most important information I should know about Bengay Zero Degrees?
Not to be used in
No known conditions.
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Use Bengay Zero Degrees as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Wash your hands before and right after using Bengay Zero Degrees.
- Spray Bengay Zero Degrees directly onto the affected area. Do not rub or massage the medicine into the skin.
- Do not wrap, bandage, or use a heating pad on the treated area.
- Do not apply Bengay Zero Degrees more than 4 times daily.
- If you miss a dose of Bengay Zero Degrees, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Bengay Zero Degrees.
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.Pharmaceutical Aid
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What other drugs will affect Bengay Zero Degrees?
Systematically report any other ongoing treatment to the doctor or pharmacist so as to avoid any interaction between several drugs.
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What are the possible side effects of Bengay Zero Degrees?
Applies to Bengay Zero Degrees: cream
Other dosage forms:
- lotion
- spray
No COMMON side effects have been reported with Bengay Zero Degrees cream. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Bengay Zero Degrees (the active ingredient contained in Bengay Zero Degrees)
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); redness or irritation at the application site.
Bengay Zero Degrees pastilles are green conical shape with a taste of Bengay Zero Degrees and eucalyptol. Lemon pastilles are light conical shape with a taste of Bengay Zero Degrees, eucalyptol and lemon.