Orogel Dental Gel

✔️ Uses of Orogel Dental Gel

Benzocaine is used for local anesthesia.

✔️ Composition:

• Benzocaine

✔️ How does Orogel Dental Gel work?

Benzocaine works by blocking pain signals from the peripheral nerves to the brain which decreases the sensation of pain.

✔️ Side Effects of Orogel Dental Gel

Less common, may include allergies, and mouth or throat swelling.

✔️ Quick Tips:

• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
• Benzocaine should be applied over the affected area with a clean fingertip, three to four times a day or as directed by your doctor.
• Once you apply the medication, wait for at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking anything.
• Avoid getting it in the eyes or nose. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
• Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after four weeks of treatment.

✔️ Indication of Orogel Dental Gel

• To produce anesthesia for all mucous membranes that are accessible, except for the eyes
• For short-term local relief of pain associated with oropharyngeal and dental problems

✔️ Pharmacology

Benzocaine, an ester local anesthetic, blocks nerve impulses by reducing neuronal membrane permeability to sodium ions, leading to depolarization inhibition and conduction blockade.

✔️ Dosage & Administration of Orogel Dental Gel

• Apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor/dentist.
• Supervise children under 12 years.
• Consult a doctor/dentist before use in children under 2 years.
• Fix the applicator on the tube's nozzle for easy application.
• After application, fix the supplied cap on top of the applicator.

✔️ Overdose Effects:

• Symptoms: Methemoglobinemia, cyanotic skin discoloration, unusual breathing.
• Management: Symptomatic and supportive treatment; administer IV methylene blue 1%.

✔️ Interaction

• May antagonize the therapeutic effect of sulfonamides.
• Anticholinesterases may inhibit Orogel metabolism.

✔️ Contraindications

Epiglottitis (oral spray), methemoglobinemia.

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category C. Use only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

• Use with caution in patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, heart disease, and smokers.
• Use with caution in children, during pregnancy, and lactation.

✔️ Storage Conditions:

Store between 15-30°C.