Product Description
for the temporary relief of pain associated with
- Canker sores
- Minor irritations of the mouth and gums
Features:
- Orajel contains 15% benzocaine to relieve canker sore pain
- Fast-acting, easy-to-apply gel for instant pain relief
- Creates a protective barrier over canker sores
- Provides relief from toothaches and irritation of the mouth
- Orajel is the #1 brand for adult oral pain*
Active Ingredient Purpose
Benzocaine 15% w/w .......................................Oral Pain Reliever
Menthol 2% w/w................................................Oral Pain Reliever
Warnings
Flammable: keep away from fire or flame. Avoid smoking during the application and until product has dried.
Allergy alert: do not use this product if you have a history of allergic reaction to benzocaine, or any ingredient in the product. Hypersensitivity/allergy is known to occur. In such case, discontinue use.
- Do not exceed recommended dosage
- Do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a physician or healthcare provider
Stop use and ask a health care provider if
- swelling, rash or fever develops
- irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens
- symptoms do not improve in 7 days
- following symptoms appear:
- weakness, confusion, headache, difficulty breathing and/or blue coloured lips or nail beds as these may be signs of methemoglobinemia, a rare disorder, which may appear up to 2 hours after use
Avoid contact with eyes; if happens, rinse thoroughly with water. In case of overdose or allergic reaction, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Centre right away.
Keep out of reach of children
Do not use if Tamper-Evident Tab is open before first use. Do not use in children under 12 years of age.
Non-medicinal ingredients (alphabetical order)
Acesulfame Potassium, Aroma, Ethyl Alcohol, Ethylcellulose, Polycarbophil, Water.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not in tended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Some formulas may be slightly different outside Canada and the US.