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Orajel 3X Medicated For Toothache and Gum

BENZOCAINE, MENTHOL, ZINC CHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and over Apply to affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor Children between 2 and 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use. Should be supervised in the use of this product Children under 2 years of age Do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use for the temporary relief of pain due to minor irritation or injury of the mouth and gums
Summary

Indications and usage Use for the temporary relief of pain due to minor irritation or injury of the mouth and gums Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and over Apply to affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor Children between 2 and 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use.

Should be supervised in the use of this product Children under 2 years of age Do not use Warnings and cautions Methemoglobinemia warning : use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in blood.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use for the temporary relief of pain due to minor irritation or injury of the mouth and gums Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and over Apply to affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor Children between 2 and 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use. Should be supervised in the use of this product Children under 2 years of age Do not use Warnings and cautions Methemoglobinemia warning : use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in blood. This can occur even if you have used this product before. Stop use and seek immediate medical attention if you or a child in your care develops: pale, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis), headache, rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, dizziness or lightheadedness, fatigue or lack of energy Allergy alert : do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics

Monitoring

  • Methemoglobinemia warning : use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in blood.
  • This can occur even if you have used this product before.
  • Stop use and seek immediate medical attention if you or a child in your care develops: pale, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis), headache, rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, dizziness or lightheadedness, fatigue or lack of energy Allergy alert : do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.