Otc - Active Ingredient
Benzocaine 20%
White petrolatum 73.64%
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Church & Dwight Co., Inc. for the product Orajel For Cold Sores Double Medicated, Cream (NDC 10237-797). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.
This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding otc - active ingredient, otc - questions, otc - purpose, indications & usage, warnings, otc - do not use, otc - keep out of reach of children, dosage & administration, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.
Benzocaine 20%
White petrolatum 73.64%
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Topical anesthetic
Skin protectant
Use temporarily relieves pain, itching and dryness; softens crusts (scabs) associated with • cold sores • fever blisters
Warnings
For external use only
Methemoglobinemia warning: Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in blood. This can occur even if you have used this product before. Stop use and seek immediate medical attention if you or a child in your care develops: • pale, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis) • headache • rapid heart rate • shortness of breath • dizziness or lightheadedness • fatigue or lack of energy
Allergy alert: do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics
Do not use
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults and Children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
Children betweem 2 and 12 years of age: Ask a doctor before use. Should be supervised in the use of this product
Children under 2 years of age: Do not use
Inactive ingredients cholecalciferol, mineral oil, phenoxyethanol (and) hydroxyacetophenone (and) caprylyl glycol (and) water, propylene glycol, prunella vulgaris leaf extract, retinyl palmitate (vitamin A palmitate), tocopherol, tocopherol acetate (vitamin E acetate), zea mays (corn) oil
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