orajel medicated gel

Product descriptions list benzocaine as the primary active ingredient (several formulas specify 20% benzocaine). Some listings also mention menthol and an astringent in the formulation.

Product instructions indicate applying the gel to the affected area up to four times daily and warn not to use more than directed. Many descriptions also advise not using the product for more than seven days unless directed by a dentist or doctor.

Descriptions and reviews cite use for mouth sore pain such as canker sores and cold sores, gum irritation, cheek bites, irritation from dentures or braces, and other minor oral irritations.

Product details list net weights including .42 ounces, .06 ounces, and .25 ounces.

Descriptions mention menthol and an astringent for soothing and protecting sores. One listing claims the formula is "proven to kill harmful bacteria," but no specific antibacterial ingredient is named in the descriptions provided.

Age recommendations vary by product: some bullets list "Suggested Age: 12 Years and Up," while other detailed descriptions state use for "adults and children 2 years and older." Follow the specific product label for the correct age guidance.

Product details include warnings to keep the product out of reach of children, not to use more than directed, and not to use the product for more than seven days unless advised by a dentist or doctor. Listings also note avoiding use for teething or in children under two years where specified.

Descriptions note compact pen designs with soft silicone applicators and twist-to-dispense mechanisms for precise, portable application, and gels with a ready-open tube tip for easy access.