How do you use baby Orajel?

Can you give a baby regular Orajel?

Orajel markets products to adults and children. However, it no longer sells products containing benzocaine for babies and young children. Those products have been replaced by a non-medicated cooling gel that Orajel says is safe for babies over three months of age.

Do you put Orajel directly on tooth?

With a clean finger or swab apply an amount of gel the size of a green pea into the tooth cavity. Use up to 4 times daily. Do not use continuously. If toothache persists, consult your dentist.

How old does a baby have to be to use Orajel?

0-24 Months. 2+ years. Orajel™ Non-Medicated Cooling Gels for Teething (Benzocaine Free!)

Is Baby Orajel without benzocaine safe?

Today, the FDA came out and said avoid using over-the-counter teething products containing benzocaine. That means no teething gels like Anbesol, Baby Orajel, Cepacol, Chloraseptic, Hurricaine, Orabase, Orajel, Topex or other generic brands.

Why was Baby Orajel discontinued?

Just Say No to Orajel (Benzocaine) for Teething

They warned parents that benzocaine should not be used on infants and young children to soothe teething pain. The FDA is taking action against the use of benzocaine products because they have the potential to cause a condition called methemoglobinemia.

Why is Baby Orajel bad?

The FDA issued a warning about the risk of giving benzocaine to babies under 24 months of age. If given benzocaine-containing products, they can develop a rare, but serious, condition called Methemoglobinemia.

Can Orajel make tooth pain worse?

This gel might work, but it might also irritate the cut and make the problem worse. Finally, patients who have pain from a dental issue can use Orajel, but they should know that it will only mask their problem. Ask a dentist before using a pain reliever for long-term care.

How long does it take for Orajel to start working?

Traditional systemic painkillers can take up to 30 minutes to take effect, which doesn’t compare to the rapid relief provided by Orajel that works in a matter of seconds and last for several hours.

Is it OK to put whiskey on baby gums?

If a baby gets too much, the throat can become numb and it may cause problems with swallowing. Finally, although past generations of parents have used brandy or whiskey to soothe teething pain, no amount of alcohol is thought to be safe for infants so resist any urges you may have to follow in that tradition.

How long do teething pains last?

The pain of teething can last for around 8 days, but if multiple teeth come through simultaneously, the pain can continue for longer.

Should I give my baby Tylenol for teething?

Tylenol is often recommended as the first line of defense since you can give it to younger babies and Motrin may cause an upset stomach in some kids. Tylenol may be tolerated better by your little one, but there’s no major difference in effectiveness in treating teething pain with either medicine.