Orajel Double Action Gel
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Orajel Dual Action Gel
- Licence holder
- Church & Dwight Canada Corp.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80065840
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 11 December 2015
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Gel
- Route of administration
- Dentaire
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
Oral dose analysis does not apply without an established exclusively oral route.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source |
|---|---|
| Acide 4-aminobenzoïque, Ester d'éthyle Source : Benzocaine | 15 % |
| l-Menthol Source : l-Menthol | 2 % |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Aqua, Éthylcellulose, Saveur de menthe, Alcool, Polycarbophile, Acésulfame potassium
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | 1 Gel | minimum: 3 Tous les jours ; maximum: 4 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
For temporary relief of pain caused by canker sores and minor irritations of the mouth and gums. For the temporary relief of pain arising as a result of toothache.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Effets indésirables connus
Hypersensitivity/allergy is known to occur. In such a case, discontinue use.
- Contre-indications
Do not use this product if you have a history of allergic reaction to benzocaine or any other ingredient in the product.
- Précautions et mises en garde
Flammable. Keep away from fire or flame. Avoid smoking during application and until product has dried. Do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a health care practitioner. If symptoms do not improve in 7 days; if irritation, pain and redness persists or worsens; or if swelling, rash or fever develops, see your health care practitioner. Avoid contact with eyes; if happens, rinse thoroughly with water. Do not exceed recommended dosage. In case of accidental overdose or allergic reaction, contact a Poison Control Centre immediately. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if tube is cut prior to opening. Stop use and consult a health-care practitioner if the following symptoms appear: weakness, confusion, headache, difficulty breathing and/or blue coloured lips or nail beds as these may be signs of methemoglobinemia, a rare disorder, which may appear up to 2 hours after use. Do not peel off protective film. Use only on the advice of a health care practitioner for children. This preparation is intended for use in cases of toothache, only as a temporary expedient until a dentist can be consulted.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80065840
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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