Orajel Mouth & Canker Sore

The Orajel Mouth & Canker Sore products are non-prescription medications that are used to temporarily treat pain associated with mouth sores and canker sores.

Orajel Mouth Sore Gel works by blocking the nerves in the tooth from sending pain signals to the brain, helps decrease inflammation and keeps the area clean.

Orajel Medicated Mouth Sore Swabs and Orajel Film-Forming Canker Sore Gel work by blocking the nerves near the sore from sending pain signals to the brain.

Orajel Antiseptic Mouth Sore Rinse works by removing dead and damage tissue from the area whichs helps speed up the healing process.

Orajel Mouth Sore Gel

benzalkonium chloride 0.02%

benzocaine 20%

zinc chloride 0.1%

Orajel Medicated Mouth Sore Swabs

benzocaine 20%

Orajel Film-Forming Canker Sore Gel

benzocaine 15%

menthol 2%

Orajel Antiseptic Mouth Sore Rinse

hydrogen peroxide 1.5%

Orajel Mouth Sore Gel

allantoin, carbomer, edetate disodium, mentha piperota (peppermint) oil, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, water, pvp, sodium saccharin, sorbic acid, stearyl alcohol

Orajel Medicated Mouth Sore Swabs

flavor, polyethylene glycol, water, red 40, sodium saccharin, yellow 5

Orajel Film-Forming Canker Sore Gel

acesulfame potassium, alcohol (76.4% by volume), ethylcellulose, flavor, polycarbophil, water

Orajel Antiseptic Mouth Sore Rinse

alcohol (4.1% by volume), blue 1, disodium EDTA, methylparaben, methyl salicylate, phosphoric acid, poloxamer 338, purified water, sodium saccharin, sorbitol

Contents flammable, keep away from fire or flame.  Avoid smoking during application and until product has dried.*

Allergy Alert: do not use if you’ve ever had an allergic reaction to any ingredients above including other local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine, or other “caine” anesthetics

When using this product, do not swallow.

Do not use:

• more than directed
• for longer than 7 days unless directed by a physician or dentist
• avoid eye contact with product

Stop use and consult your physician if

• conditions worsen
• symptoms persist for more than 7 days
• swelling, rash or fever develop

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of an overdose or allergic reaction, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

*Orajel Film-Forming Canker Sore Gel only

Orajel Mouth Sore Gel 

Cut open tip of tube on score mark

Do not use if tip is cut prior to opening

adults and children 2 years of age and over

• apply a small amount of product to the cavity and gums surrounding the teeth.  Use no more than 4 times a day or as directed by a physician or dentist

children under 12 years of age

• should be supervised by adult when using this product

children under 2 years of age

• consult a physician or dentist

Orajel Film-Forming Canker Sore Gel

cut open tip of tube on score mark

do not use if tube tip is cut prior to opening

do not peel off protective film

dry affected area and apply with cotton swab or finger

allow gel to dry 30-60 seconds into protective film

adults and children 2 years of age and over

• use no more than 4 times a day

children under 12 years of age

• should be supervised by adult when using this product

children under 2 years of age

• consult a physician or dentist

Orajel Medicated Mouth Sore Swabs

hold swab with solid white tip down

bend and snap open swab tip with the colored rings

apply product to affected area

discard swab after application

adults and children 2 years of age and over

• use no more than 4 times a day or as directed by a physician or dentist

children under 12 years of age

• should be supervised by adult when using this product

children under 2 years of age

• consult a physician or dentist

Orajel Antiseptic Mouth Sore Rinse

adults and children 2 year of age and older

• swish ½ capful around the mouth over affected area for at least 1 minute and then spit out
• use no more than 4 times a day after meals or at bedtime or as directed by a physician or dentist

children under 12 years of age

• should be supervised by adult when using this product

children under 2 years of age

• consult a physician or dentist

children 2 years of age and older: see adult dosing

children under 2 years of age: consult a physician or dentist

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of an overdose or allergic reaction, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

• do not use if product packaging is torn, cut or otherwise damaged
• do not use if tube tip is cut before opening
• do not use if imprinted bottle seal is broken or missing before opening
• keep products away from heat or direct sunlight*

*Orajel Antiseptic Mouth Sore Rinse only