Manufacturer’s Claim
The following is our review of Orajel Mouth Sore Gel. This product claims to provide instant relief from the pain of mouth sores caused by canker sores, cold sores, gum sores, cheek bites, and braces. It is a triple-medicated gel that should provide maximum strength pain relief where you need it. Continue reading for our full review.
Formula
- Benzalkonium Chloride – 0.02%
- Benzocain – 20%
- Zinc Chloride – 0.1%
Inactive ingredients include: Allantoin, carbomer, edetate disodium, mentha piperota oil, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, water, pvp, sodium saccharin, sorbic acid, and stearyl alcohol.
The list of ingredients is made up of an oral antiseptic, pain reliever, and astringent. These ingredients are for treating the affected area by cleaning and numbing it. They are also good for helping against infection that may occur.
Instructions
You will need to cut open the tip of tube on score mark. This product could be used on children and adults over the age of 2. Children under 12 years should be supervised while using this product. It is recommended to apply the gel to the affected area up to 4 times a day or as directed by a dentist or doctor.
Cost
Orajel Mouth Sore Gel is sold online for many different prices. The lowest we were able to find was $7.04. It is a 0.42 ounce tube. We are unsure how long it will last but feel this is a pretty fair price.
Possible Side Effects
You should not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine, or other “caine” anesthetics. You should not use more than directed or for more than 7 days unless you were directed by a doctor. You should stop taking and consult your doctor if your sores do not improve or worsen over 7 days. If swelling occurs or rash or fever develops, please consult your doctor. In case of overdose or allergic reaction, get immediate medical help or contact a Poison Control Center.
Guarantee
We were unable to find any customer guarantee for this product. Which doesn’t give us or you much confidence in this product’s effectiveness. We advise you to ask the seller, before you purchase it, what their return policy is.
Orajel Mouth Sore Gel Review – The Bottom Line
There are a couple of positive things about Orajel Mouth Sore Gel. It is sold at a pretty fair price. It also has many positive customer reviews. A lot of customers said that it was able to relieve their pain and soreness. One customer even said that it really helped their daughter with the pain caused by braces. There are a couple of negative things as well. The lack of guarantee shows that the manufacturer has very little confidence in their product’s effectiveness. There were also a few customers that felt this product didn’t work so well and was a waste of money. They said that it caused a huge mess, didn’t stay on the affected area, and had to keep being reapplied. We feel you may be able to find a more effective product elsewhere.