Label: ORAJEL FOR COLD SORES SINGLE DOSE- benzalkonium chloride, benzocaine liquid

  • NDC Code(s): 10237-756-03, 10237-756-04
  • Packager: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Drug Label Information

Updated February 7, 2022

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  • Active ingredients

    ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    Benzalkonium chloride, 0.13%

    Benzocaine, 5%

  • Purpose

    PURPOSE

    Topical Antiseptic

  • Uses

    USES

    • to treat cold sores / fever blisters
  • Warnings

    WARNINGS

    For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame.

    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 beat, 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

    • in the eyes
    • over large areas of the body
    • if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product
    • more than 3 times per day
    • longer than one week unless directed by a physician
      • for teething
      • in children under 2 years of age
  • Stop use and ask a dentist or physician if

    • condition persists or worsens
    • symptoms persist for more than 7 days
  • Ask a physician if

    • used to treat deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns
    • you are pregnant or nursing a baby
  • When using this product

    You may feel a brief stinging sensation when you apply it.  The sting should go away in a short time.

  • Keep out of reach of children

    KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    In case of overdose, or allergic reaction, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    Directions

    • Slide-off to remove the protective blue paper cover and slide it on the other end-opposite the white applicator tip

    • Squeeze the vial firmly on the arrow shown on the blue paper cap until you hear it snap

    • Hold with the white applicator tip down to allow the medication to saturate the tip

    • To minimize pain during application gently touch the site of the cold sore with the saturated applicator tip. Once the area is numb, rub the site of the cold sore and the surrounding area. Rub firmly to allow the treatment to deeply penetrate the skin.

    • To treat most cold sores, multiple treatments may be required

    • Discard after use

    • For best results ensure that lip area is free of lip preparations, lotions, ointments, residual beverages, or cosmetics, including lipstick

    Adults and children over 2 years of age: Do not use this more than 3 times per day

    Children between 2 year 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







    OTHER INFORMATION

    • Store at room temperature
    • The ingredients in toothpaste, soft drinks, and some fruit juices can deactivate the active ingredient in Orajel Single Dose.
    • For best results, avoid brushing your teeth with toothpaste or drinking soft drinks or fruit juices for one hour after applying the drug.
    • Do not use if package is torn, cut or otherwise damaged
  • Inactive ingredients

    INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    isopropyl alcohol (70% v/v), water

  • Questions or comments?

    Questions or comments call us at 1 800 952 5080 Monday through Friday ET or visit our website at www orajel com

  • Principal Display Panel

    Fast-Acting

    Orajel™ Instant Pain Relief

    Coldsore

    Patented Treatment

    Topical Antiseptic/

    Topical Anethetic

    Contains 4 treatment vials

    NET 0.08 FL OZ (2.4mL) Total

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ORAJEL FOR COLD SORES   SINGLE DOSE
    benzalkonium chloride, benzocaine liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:10237-756
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: F5UM2KM3W7) (BENZALKONIUM - UNII:7N6JUD5X6Y) BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE1.3 mg  in 1 mL
    BENZOCAINE (UNII: U3RSY48JW5) (BENZOCAINE - UNII:U3RSY48JW5) BENZOCAINE50 mg  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (UNII: ND2M416302)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:10237-756-044 in 1 PACKAGE07/01/201209/30/2024
    12.4 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:10237-756-032 in 1 PACKAGE07/01/201212/18/2019
    21.2 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart35607/01/201209/30/2024
    Labeler - Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (001211952)