What is Orajel Maximum Strength?
Orajel Maximum Strength is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
Orajel Maximum Strength topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, teething pain, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and many other sources of minor pain on a surface of the body. Orajel Maximum Strength is also used to numb the skin or surfaces inside the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or rectum to lessen the pain of inserting a medical instrument such as a tube or speculum.
There are many brands and forms of Orajel Maximum Strength topical available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Orajel Maximum Strength topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Orajel Maximum Strength indications
Orajel Maximum Strength is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
Orajel Maximum Strength topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, teething pain, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and many other sources of minor pain on a surface of the body. Orajel Maximum Strength is also used to numb the skin or surfaces inside the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or rectum to lessen the pain of inserting a medical instrument such as a tube or speculum.
Orajel Maximum Strength topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
How should I use Orajel Maximum Strength?
Use Orajel Maximum Strength suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Orajel Maximum Strength suspension comes as a powder. Be sure to mix Orajel Maximum Strength suspension before you use it.
- To mix Orajel Maximum Strength suspension, fill the bottle with water to the first fill line. Shake well until all the medicine is mixed. Add water to the second fill line. Shake again.
- An adult should supervise the use of Orajel Maximum Strength suspension if the patient is a CHILD younger than 12 years old.
- Shake well before each use.
- Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- To use a dose of Orajel Maximum Strength suspension, follow the instructions provided by your doctor or on the label. Coat the inside of the mouth by swishing Orajel Maximum Strength suspension slowly around the mouth.
- After the mouth is coated, spit out any remaining medicine. Do NOT swallow it.
- Do not eat or drink for at least 1 hour after using Orajel Maximum Strength suspension.
- Do not use Orajel Maximum Strength suspension within 1 hour of your previous dose, unless your doctor or dentist tells you otherwise.
- Do not use Orajel Maximum Strength suspension more often than 4 times daily, unless your doctor or dentist tells you otherwise.
- Write down the date that you mix Orajel Maximum Strength suspension. Throw away any mixed medicine that has not been used after 2 weeks.
- If you miss a dose of Orajel Maximum Strength suspension, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Orajel Maximum Strength suspension.
Uses of Orajel Maximum Strength in details
Orajel Maximum Strength is used short term to relieve pain from minor mouth problems (such as toothache, canker sores, sore gums/throat, mouth/gum injury). It is a local anesthetic that works by numbing the painful area.
Do not use this product for children younger than 2 years unless directed by your doctor. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
How to use Orajel Maximum Strength
Follow all directions on the product package. If your doctor has prescribed this medication, use it as directed. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use this medication more than 4 times a day unless directed by your doctor. Allow medication to stay on painful area for at least 1 minute before spitting out or rinsing the mouth.
Do not use large amounts of this drug or use more often than directed because the risk for serious side effects (including rarely fatal methemoglobinemia) will increase.
Avoid getting this medication in the eyes.
Stop using this medication and tell your doctor if your sore throat is severe or if it lasts for more than 2 days, or if your sore mouth symptoms last more than 7 days, or if you have a fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting. You may have a serious medical problem that may require different treatment. If your condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.
Orajel Maximum Strength description
A surface anesthetic that acts by preventing transmission of impulses along nerve fibers and at nerve endings. [PubChem]
Orajel Maximum Strength dosage
Super Dent
Topical Anesthetic Gel Dosage
Generic name: Orajel Maximum Strength 220mg in 1g
Dosage form: gel
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- Each gram of Super Dent 20% Orajel Maximum Strength gel contains between 180-220mg Orajel Maximum Strength in a flavored base.
- Using a new cotton applicator, apply a small amount of gel to the mucosa to achieve topical anesthesia. Do not reintroduce the cotton applicator into the bottle.
- For topical tissue anesthesia during scaling procedures, dispense a small amount of Topex gel into a dappen dish, then coat the scaler with the product prior to use.
- Tightly re-cap the jar after each use.
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Orajel Maximum Strength interactions
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What other drugs will affect Orajel Maximum Strength?
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied Orajel Maximum Strength. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Orajel Maximum Strength side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Orajel Maximum Strength?
Applies to Orajel Maximum Strength topical: cream, film, gel/jelly, gum, liquid, lotion, lozenge/troche, ointment, paste, powder for suspension, solution, spray, swab, tablet disintegrating
Other dosage forms:
- topical application cream, topical application gel/jelly, topical application liquid, topical application ointment, topical application spray, topical application wax
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Orajel Maximum Strength topical (the active ingredient contained in Gelato
Topical Anesthetic Gel). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Major Side Effects
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking Orajel Maximum Strength topical:
Incidence not known:
- Headache
- high fever
- nausea
- vomiting
- worsening of pain, redness, swelling, or irritation in or around the mouth
Orajel Maximum Strength contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Orajel Maximum Strength?
Orajel Maximum Strength is contraindicated in patients sensitive to Orajel Maximum Strength. This medication should not be applied in the external auditory canal if there is a perforated eardrum or ear discharge.
Active ingredient matches for Orajel Maximum Strength:
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Gel; Oral; Benzocaine 20% | |
| Liquid; Oral; Benzocaine 20% | |
| Orajel Maximum Strength liquid .2 mL/mL (Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (US)) | |
List of Orajel Maximum Strength substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Orajel Severe Pain Formula | |
| Oral Gel | |
| Oral-eze (Australia) | |
| Oralsone Benzocaina 20% (Argentina) | |
| Oralsone Infantil (Argentina) | |
| OraMagic (United States) | |
| Oramed (Israel) | |
| Orasol | |
| Oratect (United States) | |
| Oriwax | |
| Oriwax Ear 10 ml Drop (ORN Remedies Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.05 |
| Oriwax Ear Drop (ORN Remedies Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.78 |
| Orogel (Bangladesh) | |
| Orthesin | |
| Oticaina (Colombia) | |
| Otil | |
| Otil Ear 10 ml Drop (Klar Sehen Pvt. Limited) | $ 0.07 |
| Otocain (Dominican Republic, United States) | |
| Otocain Drops | |
| Otogine (India) | |
| Otogine Paradichlorobenzene 2 % w/v, benzocaine 2.7 % w/v, chlorbutanol 5 % w/v, turpentine oil 15 % w/v. EAR-DPS / 10ml (Olcare (Excare)) | $ 0.46 |
| OTOGINE ear drops 10ml (Olcare (Excare)) | $ 0.46 |
| Otorex (India) | |
| Otorex Paradichlorobenzene 2 % w/v, Benzocaine 2.7 % w/v, Chlorbutol 5 % w/v, Turpentineoil 15 % w/v. EAR-DPS / 10ml (Warren (Indoco Remedies Ltd)) | $ 0.51 |
| 10ml (Warren (Indoco Remedies Ltd)) | $ 0.51 |
| Otorex Ear 10 ml Drop (Warren (Indoco Remedies Ltd)) | $ 0.57 |
| OTOREX DROP 1 packet / 10 ML drop each (Warren (Indoco Remedies Ltd)) | $ 0.91 |
| Otorex Drop (Warren (Indoco Remedies Ltd)) | $ 1.00 |
| Ou Ji (China) | |
| Outgro | |
| Liquid; Topical; Benzocaine 20% (Medtech) | |
| Liquid; Topical; Chlorobutanol 4.7%; Tannic Acid 23.5% (Medtech) | |
| Outgro liquid .009 mg/mL (Medtech) | |
| Pain Relief Anesthetic mucous membrane | |
| Parabec (India) | |
| Parabec Paradichlorobenzene 2 %, Benzocaine 2.7 %, Chlorbutol 5%, Turpentine oil 15 %. EAR-DPS / 10ml (Adley) | $ 0.27 |
| 10ml (Adley) | $ 0.27 |
| PARABEC ear drops 10ml (Adley) | $ 0.27 |
| Parathesin | |
| Parathesine | |
| Paratusin (Paraguay) | |
| Paratusin 200's (Prafa) | $ 14.01 |
| Paratusin 1000's (Prafa) | $ 43.09 |
| Paratusin 60 mL x 1's (Prafa) | $ 1.74 |
| Parawax (India) | |
| Parawax Paradichlorobenzene 2 % w/v, benzocaine 2.7 % w/v, chlorbutol 5 % w/v, turpentineoil 5 % w/v. EAR-DPS / 10ml (Salvador) | $ 0.46 |
| PARAWAX ear drops 10ml (Salvador) | $ 0.46 |
| Parcaine mucous membrane | |
| PDI Insect Sting Relief | |
| Pad; Topical; Benzocaine 6% | |
| Pinnacaine (United States) | |
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References
- PubChem. "benzocaine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "benzocaine". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01086 (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DTP/NCI. "benzocaine: The NCI Development Therapeutics Program (DTP) provides services and resources to the academic and private-sector research communities worldwide to facilitate the discovery and development of new cancer therapeutic agents.". https://dtp.cancer.gov/dtpstandard/s... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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