Dosing and uses of Orajel Dry Mouth (glycerin oropharyngeal)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
oral geL
- 18%
Sore/Dry Mouth
Apply 1-inch strip of gel directly to tongue and around inside and outside of tooth/gum surface PRn
Do not rinse out
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
oral geL
- 18%
Sore/Dry Mouth
< 2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
≥2 years: Apply 1-inch strip of gel directly to tongue and around inside and outside of tooth/gum surface; may repeat PRn
Do not rinse out
Supervise use in children <12 years
Orajel Dry Mouth (glycerin oropharyngeal) adverse (side) effects
None reported
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
Do not swallow or ingest excessive amounts; may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, or confusion in toxic amounts
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk, but likely compatible with breast feeding
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Orajel Dry Mouth (glycerin oropharyngeal)
Mechanism of action
Oral demulent used for relief of dry mouth
