When pain in polypharmacy patients requires management, the decision tends to be more complex. NSAIDs carry risks. Paracetamol may interact with other medications.[i]
Orajel® Dental Gel and Orajel® Extra Strength provide an effective and practical alternative: fast-acting topical relief containing 10%[ii] and 20%[iii] benzocaine respectively, acting locally at the site of pain in just two minutes[iv] with minimal systemic absorption.
For patients where systemic analgesics require caution, topical benzocaine is a safe, evidence-appropriate bridge to definitive dental treatment. Learn more about Orajel® today.
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[i] Heimes D, Holz NV, Pabst A, et al. Dental recommendation and prescribing patterns for systemic analgesics – a cross-sectional study. Clin Oral Investig. 2025;29(8):383. Published 2025 Jul 14. doi:10.1007/s00784-025-06403-4
[ii] Orajel Dental Gel. Summary of Product Characteristics. Available at: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1230/smpc
[iii] Orajel Extra Strength. Summary of Product Characteristics. Available at: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1231/smpc
[iv] Hersh, EV, et al. An evaluation of 10 percent and 20 percent benzocaine gels in patients with acute toothache. J Am Dent Assoc. 2013;144(5):517–526.
