Ingredients. Benzalkonium chloride 0.13%, Benzocaine 20%, Menthol 0.26%, zinc chloride 0.15%, ammonium glycyrrhizate, flavor, PEG-8, PEG-75, PEG/PPG 116/66 copolymer, poloxmar 407, sodium saccharin, sorbic acid, titanium dioxide, water.

Benzocaine is used short term to relieve pain from minor mouth problems (such as toothache, canker sores, sore gums/throat, mouth/gum injury). It is a local anesthetic that works by numbing the painful area.Do not use this product for children younger than 2 years due to risk of serious side effects.

Orajel™ 4X Medicated For Toothache & Gum Gel provides instant pain relief for severe toothaches and painful gums. The formula combines the power of four active ingredients for fast topical pain relief .

Orajel is a fantastic treatment option for managing pain caused by a toothache, however, it will not help treat the cause of the pain. If you are unsure of the source of your toothache you must book an appointment to see a dentist to ensure you get the appropriate treatment for your condition.

Ibuprofen, aspirin, and acetaminophen are all effective pain killers - though one study suggests that ibuprofen is more effective against toothaches. To find fast relief from toothache pain, take one of these over-the-counter remedies as prescribed on the bottle.

It can cause serious side effects, especially in children, if any of the medicine gets into the mouth or is swallowed. This medicine may cause a rare, but serious blood problem called methemoglobinemia.

For oral dosage form (gel, spray, ointment, or solution): Adults and children 2 years of age and older - Apply to the affected area as needed. However, do not use it for more than 4 times a day.

Commonly prescribed opioid medications for relief of dental pain include hydrocodone, oxycodone, and acetaminophen with codeine. (Visit the Drugs, Herbs, and Supplements database from NIH's MedlinePlus for generic and brand names of medications.)

To block a nerve, you have to penetrate the skin, or in this case, the tooth enamel to penetrate to the pulp chamber which a gel will not. It would be fine for nerves close to the surface such as the skin, but it will not get to the pulp chamber.

What types of medicine are used for nerve pain?

• tramadol, a pain medicine.
• lignocaine, a local anaesthetic.
• capsaicin.
• botulinum toxin A (Botox)

Toothache at Night? Get Some Sleep With These 4 Tips

1. Gently Brush, Floss and Swish With Warm Salt Water. You want to make sure there's no debris lodged around the tooth that could be exacerbating your pain.
2. Take an Over-the-Counter Pain Reliever.
3. Elevate Your Head.
4. Apply a Cold Compress.

Benzocaine and other local anesthetics can cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition in which the amount of oxygen carried through the blood is greatly reduced. This condition is life-threatening and can result in death. Gently rub or massage the child's gums with one of your fingers.