Pain-A-Lay Gargle is used on the skin to help protect skin from infection in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns.

Pain-A-Lay Gargle is used on the scalp to treat dandruff.

Some forms of phenol topical are used inside the mouth to provide temporary relief of minor mouth pain or irritation, sore throat, or canker sore pain.

Pain-A-Lay Gargle may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Pain-A-Lay Gargle is available in many different forms, such as a liquid, swab, ointment, spray, and lozenge. Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

Always follow directions on the medicine label about using this medicine on a child. Some forms of phenol topical should not be used in children of certain ages.

Pain-A-Lay Gargle may be applied to the skin as needed. First clean the area to be treated.

Before using Pain-A-Lay Gargle on the skin, you may first apply a small amount of this medicine to make sure you won't have a skin reaction.

Do not use Pain-A-Lay Gargle on deep wounds, puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns. Do not apply over large skin areas. Do not apply a bandage over the treated skin.

Pain-A-Lay Gargle may be used in the mouth once every 2 hours as needed. A child 6 to 12 years old should not use more than 10 lozenges in 24 hours.

Do not use Pain-A-Lay Gargle in the mouth if you are using a form that is made for use only on the skin.

To use Pain-A-Lay Gargle spray in the mouth, spray directly into the mouth or throat. Leave the medicine in place for 15 seconds, then spit it out. Avoid swallowing the spray.

To use Pain-A-Lay Gargle as a mouth rinse, gargle or swish the liquid for 15 seconds, then spit it out. Do not swallow the liquid.

To use a Pain-A-Lay Gargle as a lozenge, hold the lozenge in your mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly.

While using this medicine in the mouth or on the skin, seek medical advice if you have new or worsening symptoms of pain, redness, swelling, rash, or fever.

Call your doctor if your sore throat is severe or ongoing after 2 days, or if you also have a high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

Do not allow a child younger than 12 years old to use this medicine without help from an adult.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not refrigerate.

Each Pain-A-Lay Gargle swab is for one use only.

Some forms of phenol topical can stain skin and clothing. Use caution to avoid spilling the medicine.

You should not use Pain-A-Lay Gargle if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if Pain-A-Lay Gargle is safe to use if you have any medical conditions or allergies.

If you are breastfeeding, avoid applying this medicine to breast areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth.

Skip the missed dose and use your next dose at the regular time. Do not use two doses at one time.

An overdose of Pain-A-Lay Gargle is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medicine.

Avoid getting Pain-A-Lay Gargle in your eyes.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.