Orajel Toothache
Purpose of Orajel Toothache
Orajel Toothache is an over-the-counter medication used to temporarily treat pain due to toothache.
Active Ingredients
Orajel Regular Strength Toothache Pain Relief Gel: benzocaine 10%
Orajel Maximum Strength Toothache Pain Relief Liquid, Orajel Maximum Strength Toothache Pain Relief Swabs, Orajel Maximum Strength Toothache Pain Relief Gel, Orajel Severe Toothache Pain Relief Liquid: benzocaine 20%
Inactive Ingredients
Orajel Regular Strength Toothache Pain Relief Gel: ammonium glycyrrhizate, flavor, polyethylene glycol, sodium saccharin, sorbic acid
Orajel Maximum Strength Toothache Pain Relief Gel: ammonium glycyrrhizate, flavor, polyethylene glycol, sodium saccharin, sorbic acid
Orajel Maximum Strength Toothache Pain Relief Liquid: alcohol (54.6% by volume), flavor, polyethylene glycol, water, red 40, sodium saccharin, yellow 5
Orajel Severe Toothache Pain Relief Liquid: alcohol (54.6% by volume), flavor, polyethylene glycol, purified water, red 40, sodium saccharin, yellow 5
Orajel Maximum Strength Toothache Pain Relief Swabs: flavor, polyethylene glycol, purified water, red 40, sodium saccharin, yellow 5
Orajel Toothache FDA Warning
Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame. Avoid smoking during application and until product has dried (this warning applies to the liquid form).
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
Do not use:
- more than directed
- for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- swelling, rash, or fever develops
- irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens
- symptoms do not improve in 7 days
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose or allergic reaction, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
Orajel Regular Strength Toothache Pain Relief Gel, Orajel Maximum Strength Toothache Pain Relief Gel:
- Cut open tip of tube on score mark.
- For adults and children over 2 years of age and over, apply a small amount of product to the cavity and around gum surrounding the teeth. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor.
Orajel Maximum Strength Toothache Pain Relief Liquid, Orajel Severe Toothache Pain Relief Liquid:
- Remove imprinted safety seal from bottle cap.
- For adults and children over 2 years of age and over, apply a small amount of product to the cavity and around gum surrounding the teeth. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor.
Orajel Maximum Strength Toothache Pain Relief Swabs:
For adults and children over 2 years of age and over:
- Hold swab with solid white tip down.
- Bend and snap open swab tip with the colored rings.
- Apply product to the cavity and around gum surrounding the teeth.
- Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor.
- Discard swab after application.
Pediatric Use
- Children under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product.
- For children under 2 years of age, ask a dentist or doctor.
Other Information About Orajel Toothache
Orajel Regular Strength Toothache Pain Relief Gel, Orajel Maximum Strength Toothache Pain Relief Gel:
- Do not use if tube tip is cut prior to opening.
- This preparation is intended for use in cases of toothache, only as a temporary expedient until a dentist can be consulted.
- Do not use continuously.
Orajel Maximum Strength Toothache Pain Relief Liquid, Orajel Severe Toothache Pain Relief Liquid:
- Do not use if imprinted bottle seal is broken or missing prior to opening.
- This preparation is intended for use in cases of toothache, only as a temporary expedient until a dentist can be consulted.
- Do not use continuously.
Orajel Maximum Strength Toothache Pain Relief Swabs:
- Do not use if label seal is broken prior to purchase or if the colored rings on tip are not blue.
- This preparation is intended for use in cases of toothache, only as temporary expedient until a dentist can be consulted.
- Do not use continuously.