Orajel Ex Strength (Dent Gel) 5.3g

Orajel Ex Strength

Product Information

Delivery and Signature Requirement

Please be aware that a signature is necessary upon delivery.

Verification and Communication

To ensure that this medication is suitable for the intended recipient, a Tabi Health pharmacist may need to contact you via phone to gather additional information. If they cannot reach you as required, it may result in delays in your order or the cancellation of the pharmacy medicine section. Prior to ordering this medication, please verify that your contact details are correct.

Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel: Relief for Toothache

Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel is utilized for the temporary reduction of toothache pain associated with a broken tooth or a tooth that may require a filling. It contains Benzocaine at a concentration of 20% w/w.

Suitable for

• Suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over.

Age Requirement

To purchase this product, you must be at least 16 years old.

Usage Guidelines

Before Use

Please carefully read the enclosed leaflet.

For Adults and Children 12 Years and Over:

• Remove the cap.
• Cut open the tip of the tube.
• With a clean finger or swab, apply a small amount of gel (about the size of a green pea) to the affected area.
• Use up to 4 times daily.

Not Suitable for Children Under 12 Years of Age

• Do not use if the tube is damaged.
• Do not use for more than 4 days at a time.

Warnings and Precautions

Before Using This Medicine

Make sure it is safe for you to use Orajel Extra Strength. Do not use this medicine if:

• 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. This product contains Sorbic acid, which may cause local skin reactions (e.g., Contact Dermatitis).
• You have been informed by your doctor that you have difficulty converting a component of your blood called methemoglobin to hemoglobin. Please don’t be worried; most people taking this medicine will not experience any problems.

Talk to your pharmacist, doctor, or dentist if:

• You are taking antibiotics called Sulphonamides, for example, Co-trimoxazole, as Benzocaine may hinder their effectiveness.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Storage

There are no special storage precautions.

• Do not use your medicine if the tube or pack is damaged or after the expiry date printed on the pack.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Precautions

This is a medicinal product; consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if your symptoms persist. Seek advice before use if you are breastfeeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies. Keep all medications out of the reach of children.

Active Ingredient

• Benzocaine

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Benzocaine 20% w/w.

Also Contains:

• Polyethylene Glycol
• Sodium Saccharin (E954)
• Sorbic Acid (E200)
• Clove Oil
• Spearmint Flavour