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Orajel Medicated for Toothache and Gum, Liquid

BENZOCAINE AND MENTHOL

Standard Dose
Directions • remove imprinted safety seal from bottle cap Adults and children 2 years of age and over Apply product with cotton swab or finger to the affected area. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor Children under 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 • canker sores • minor injury of the mouth and gums • minor irritation of the mouth and gums caused by dentures or orthodontic appliances
Summary

Indications and usage Use for the temporary relief of pain due to • canker sores • minor injury of the mouth and gums • minor irritation of the mouth and gums caused by dentures or orthodontic appliances Dosage and administration Directions • remove imprinted safety seal from bottle cap Adults and children 2 years of age and over Apply product with cotton swab or finger to the affected area.

Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor Children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use for the temporary relief of pain due to • canker sores • minor injury of the mouth and gums • minor irritation of the mouth and gums caused by dentures or orthodontic appliances Dosage and administration Directions • remove imprinted safety seal from bottle cap Adults and children 2 years of age and over Apply product with cotton swab or finger to the affected area. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor Children under 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 cuse methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly becasue it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in the 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 or 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 Flammable : keep away from fire or flame. Avoid smoking during application.

Monitoring

  • Methemoglobinemia warning : Use of this product may cuse methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly becasue it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in the 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 or 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 Flammable : keep away from fire or flame.
  • Avoid smoking during application.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.