Orajel Cold Sore
Purpose of Orajel Cold Sore
Orajel Cold Sore is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain and dryness. It also softens crusts (scabs) associated with cold sores, and fever blisters.
Active Ingredients
Benzocaine 20% and white petrolatum 74.44%
Inactive Ingredients
Cholecalciferol, methylparaben, mineral oil, propylene glycol, propylparaben, prunella vulgaris leaf extract, retinyl palmitate (vitamin A palmitate), tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E acetate), water, zea mays (corn) oil
Orajel Cold Sore FDA Warning
For external use only.
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 is directed
- for more than 7 days unless told to do so by a dentist or doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- condition worsens
- symptoms do not improve in 7 days
- symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
- Cut open tip of tube on the score mark.
- Do not use if tip is cut prior to opening.
- For adults and children 2 years of age and older apply to affected area no more than 4 times a day.
Pediatric Use
- Cut open tip of tube on the score mark.
- Do not use if tip is cut prior to opening.
- For children under 12 years of age, supervision by an adult is recommended.
- For children under 2 years of age, consult a physician.
Other Information About Orajel Cold Sore
- Do not use if product packaging is torn, cut or otherwise damaged.
- Store at room temperature (between 20° to 25°C or 68° to 77°F) in a cool, dry place.
- This is a personal care item, and so it should be used by only one person.