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Benzocaine is an anaesthetic ingredient that can ease your toothache, sore throat, or other oral pains.
It’s perfect for those times when you have to wait before you can see your dentist for treatment, or are getting used to new dentures or braces that irritate your mouth and gums.
You can also use benzocaine to ease the pain caused by mouth ulcers as they heal, helping you to eat, drink, and talk comfortably until your ulcer is gone.
Benzocaine is available in popular products from brands like Orajel, Tyrozets, and Ultra Chloraseptic, and can be found in benzocaine gel, lozenges, or throat spray.
Products that contain benzocaine usually aren’t suitable for children under the age of 2, as it could cause serious side effects.
If your child is suffering from teething pain, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health visitor to recommend a suitable product for them.
Some benzocaine products can be used to soothe pain and irritation caused by cold sores, but others are better at easing mouth ulcers, toothache, and other oral pain.
If you experience cold sores and are looking for a way to ease the irritation caused by them, then you should ask your doctor or pharmacist to recommend a product that’s going to be most effective for you.
If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medications, including products which contain benzocaine.
Some medications that you usually use may not be safe for you when you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, so you should only use benzocaine if your doctor tells you that it’s safe to do so.
Benzocaine oral care products usually cannot be used by children under the age of 12.
If your child has a toothache or a sore throat, speak to your doctor, pharmacist, or dentist for advice.
