Orajel for Cold Sores Double Medicated, Cream
BENZOCAINE AND WHITE PETROLATUM
Indications and usage Use temporarily relieves pain, itching and dryness; softens crusts (scabs) associated with • cold sores • fever blisters Dosage and administration Directions cut open tube of tip on score mark Do not use if tip is cut prior to opening Adults and Children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children betweem 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 Warnings For external use only 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 temporarily relieves pain, itching and dryness; softens crusts (scabs) associated with • cold sores • fever blisters Dosage and administration Directions cut open tube of tip on score mark Do not use if tip is cut prior to opening Adults and Children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children betweem 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 Warnings For external use only 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
- • Warnings For external use only 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.