Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel (5.3g)
Fast-acting targeted relief for toothache and dental discomfort
- Helps temporarily relieve toothache pain
- Contains benzocaine for local numbing action
- Provides targeted relief to painful areas
- Easy-to-apply gel for convenient use
- Ideal for short-term relief of dental pain
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| Size | 5.3g |
Overview
How does Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel relieve severe toothache pain?
Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel is a fast-acting, targeted topical local anaesthetic formulated to provide temporary relief from acute toothache and severe dental pain. The active ingredient in Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel is benzocaine (20% w/w). Upon application directly to the affected tooth or surrounding gum tissue, Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel works by reversibly blocking voltage-gated sodium channels along local nerve fibres. This inhibits the initiation and conduction of nerve impulses, rapidly numbing the immediate area and preventing pain signals from reaching the central nervous system.
What are the clinical benefits of a high-strength 20% benzocaine gel formulation?
Severe toothache resulting from dental caries, pulpitis, or exposed dentine can cause intense, throbbing pain that traditional oral analgesics may take up to an hour to relieve. The primary advantage of Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel is its rapid onset of action, typically delivering localized pain relief within minutes. The concentrated gel vehicle adheres well to moist oral mucosa, ensuring that the active anaesthetic remains directly at the site of discomfort to dull intense dental pain while awaiting professional dental treatment.
How does Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel fit into acute dental care management?
Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel serves as an immediate, short-term measure to manage severe tooth pain until a dental practitioner can evaluate and treat the underlying cause. By providing targeted local anaesthesia without systemic side effects, Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel allows individuals to sleep, eat, or focus while arranging an emergency or routine dental appointment.
Active Ingredients
Benzocaine
Usage Instructions
How should Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel be applied for optimal pain relief?
Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel is applied topically directly to the affected area:
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Wash hands thoroughly before handling the gel.
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Cut open the tip of the tube on the red mark.
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Using a clean finger or a cotton bud, apply a small, pea-sized amount of Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel directly to the cavity, affected tooth, or surrounding gum area.
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Apply up to 4 times daily as required.
Do not use Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel continuously for more than 4 days at a time. If tooth pain persists beyond this period, consult a dentist promptly.
Warnings
What critical safety precautions apply when using Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel?
Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel is strictly for topical mucosal application inside the mouth; do not swallow large amounts of the gel. Do not use Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel in children under 12 years of age. Do not use Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel if you have a known hypersensitivity or allergy to benzocaine, other ester-type local anaesthetics, or any of the inactive ingredients in the formula.
Crucial Safety Precautions:
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Risk of Methemoglobinemia: Benzocaine has been associated with methemoglobinemia, a rare but severe condition where the amount of oxygen carried through the bloodstream is greatly reduced. Discontinue use immediately and seek urgent emergency medical attention if you experience pale, grey, or blue-coloured skin, lips, or nail beds, shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion, or a rapid heart rate.
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Temporary Use Only: Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel provides temporary symptomatic pain relief only; it does not treat underlying dental infections, tooth decay, or abscesses. Professional dental care is required to resolve the source of pain.
Avoid direct contact with the eyes; if accidental eye contact occurs, rinse immediately with clean water. Discontinue use if oral redness, swelling, rash, or irritation develops around the application site. Store Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel below 25 degrees Celsius, keep the tube tightly closed, and keep safely out of the sight and reach of children.
Who Is It For
Who is the intended user for Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel?
Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel is intended for adults and children aged 12 years and older suffering from acute toothache, sore gums, or dental discomfort. Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel is particularly suitable for individuals experiencing sudden, severe tooth pain who require immediate localized relief prior to seeing a qualified dentist.
Alternatives
What are the main alternative products available?
If Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel is unsuitable, poorly tolerated, or an alternative dental pain relief product is preferred, the following options may be considered:
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Anbesol Liquid / Gel: A topical oral preparation combining lidocaine hydrochloride with mild antiseptics (chlorocresol and cetylpyridinium chloride) for mouth ulcers and tooth discomfort.
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Bonjela Adult Gel: An oral gel containing choline salicylate (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) and cetalkonium chloride to relieve pain and reduce inflammation in mouth sores.
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Oral Systemic Analgesics (Paracetamol / Ibuprofen): Systemic pain relief tablets or liquid suspensions taken orally to manage systemic pain and reduce dental inflammation.
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Clove Oil (Eugenol): A traditional natural remedy applied via cotton wool to an open dental cavity to provide localized analgesic and antiseptic action.
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Delivery Options
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Dispatch Times
- Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same working day.
- Orders placed after 3pm, on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
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