What is the definition or description of: orajel?

Topical anesthetic: Orajel is an over-the-counter medication that contains a topical anesthetic called benzocaine. Pain relief comes quickly after application of the orajel treatment.

Numbing gel: The active ingredient is Benzocaine which dentists use as a topical anesthetic. If you have a toothache this product may give you some relief, but it is meant to be used sparingly and not for long term use.

Orajel: Orajel is benzocaine, which is a topical anesthetic numbing agent. It is commonly used to numb sores in the mouth, such as those caused by dentures, or cold sores.

Topical Benzocaine: Temporarily relieves pain caused by braces and dentures, canker sores, cold sores, fever blisters, minor irritation or injury to the mouth, sore gums due to teething (infants and children), or toothaches. There are different strengths and they now have other formulas for infants because some studies show risk of methemoglobinemia (limits the bloods ability to carry oxygen) with benzocaine.

See Below: Orajel is a trade name for a topical preparation of benzocaine...A local anesthetic. It is used topically to numb the area to which it is applied. Typically, it is applied to oral tissues to reduce pain from canker sores, sore gums or other sensitive areas of the mouth. It is available over the counter.