Orajel Mouth Gel, 5.3g

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Use the smallest amount needed to numb the skin or relieve pain. Do not use large amounts of Orajel. Do not cover treated skin areas with plastic wrap without medical advice. Most mouth ulcers can heal without medication, but they often last between 10 to 14 days and can be very painful when left untreated. Use Orajel exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Orajel Dental Gel is intended for short-term use until you can get to see a dentist. It should not be used continuously. If the toothache persists, consult your dentist. You have been told by your doctor that you have difficulty convertin a component of your blood called methaemglobin to haemoglobin. Please don't be worried, Most people taking this medicine will not experience any problems.

An overdose of benzocaine can cause fatal side effects if too much of the medicine is absorbed through your skin and into your blood. This can happen if you apply more than the recommended dose.Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you experience the following, stop using the medicine and talk to your doctor: Orajel Maximum Strength Toothache Gel contains the active ingredient Benzocaine 20%. Benzocaine is a local anaesthetic that will provide effective relief by numbing the painful area. Orajel Maximum Strength is a topical gel that is applied directly to the source of your toothache where a tooth is broken or where there is decay. If the above bullet points apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using Orajel Mouth Gel. Anytime you have a mouth sore that lasts longer than three weeks, schedule a visit with your provider. Mouth ulcers that don’t go away could point to other underlying health conditions. Are mouth ulcers a sign of cancer? You have had an allergic reaction to benzocaine or any of the ingredients in the gel particularly sorbic acid. An allergic reaction may include a rash, stinging, swelling or itching.

Like other medicines, this gel may cause some side effects. If this happens to you, stop using the gel. Fatigue and emotional stress are commonly associated with the appearance of mouth ulcers. Make sure you get plenty of rest and relaxation. An overdose of benzocaine can cause fatal side effects if too much of the medicine is absorbed through your skin and into your blood. Use the smallest amount needed.Leukoplakia. This condition causes white or gray patches inside your mouth. It develops because of excess cell growth. Chronic irritation from things like smoking or chewing tobacco can cause it. But sometimes it happens for no apparent reason. Leukoplakia lesions usually aren’t cancerous. If you are taking antibiotics called sulphonamides, for example co-trimoxazole, as benzocaine may prevent them from working well. GET EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELP IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS OF METHEMOGLOBINEMIA: headache, tired feeling, confusion, fast heart rate, and feeling light-headed or short of breath, with a pale, blue, or gray appearance of your skin, lips, or fingernails. Mouth ulcers are a common condition. They are painful, round yellow or white sores that can appear as a single ulcer or as a cluster on the inside of the lips, cheeks, gums or on the tongue. You are taking antibiotics called Sulponamides, for example Co-trimoxazole, as Benzocaine may prevent them from working well.