Benzocaine topical for Oral and Dental Conditions User Reviews
Brand names: Orajel, Hurricaine, Dermoplast, Benzodent, Americaine, Anbesol, Orabase, Kank-a, Topical Anesthetic Dental Gel, Chiggerex, Cepacol Dual Relief Sore Throat, Americaine Anesthetic Lubricant, Orajel Baby, Detane, Foille Plus, Zilactin-B, Boil Ease Pain Relieving, Chloraseptic Sore Throat Relief Strips, Cepacol Sensations Warming, Cepacol Sore Throat & Coating, Cepacol Ultra, Sting Relief, Cepacol Fizzlers, Cepacol Sensations Hydra, BeeGentle, OraMagic Plus, Opahl, Precaine B, Denti-Care Denti-Freeze, Benzo-Jel, Bicozene, Super Dent Topical Anesthetic Gel, Lanacane, Dent-O-Kain, Anacaine, Laryngesic, Ora film, Numzident, Num-Zit, Medicone, Gelato Topical Anesthetic Gel, Outgro Pain Relief, Solarcaine First Aid Medicated Spray, Americaine Hemorrhoidal, Babee Teething Lotion, Chigger-Tox Anbesol Cold Sore Skeeter Stik Retre-Gel Anbesol Baby Topex Benz-O-Sthetic Orajel Denture Plus Caine Tips Oral Pain Relief Orajel Overnight Cold Sore Patch …show all brand names
Benzocaine topical has an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from a total of 15 reviews for the treatment of Oral and Dental Conditions. 20% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 67% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Benzocaine topical
- Samd
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 30, 2018
Orajel (benzocaine) "I had a tooth ache after a deep filling I figured it was from a high bite but orajel didn't seem to ease it much but the new orajel toothache mouth wash did take pain away. I did swish it about 5 times a day but it did help 60%."
- momOf
- August 19, 2020
Orajel (benzocaine) "I used orajel after I needed to have a tooth pulled and had to use it along my entire bottom gum. It numbed the area very quickly, but it went away just as fast. It lasted maybe two minutes. I would not recommend the product to anyone."
- Glymmer
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 13, 2020
Kank-a (benzocaine) "I have a bad toothache and have tried almost every mouth numbing medicine on the market. Kanka works the best out of any I've tried and the kind that comes in the bottle lasts the longest. (Though it burns at first and can be sticky and messy), I recommend for any mouth or tooth pain ."
- Gran
- January 23, 2017
"My dentist used Benzocaine gel/ointment to numb my gum prior to dental filling. Within half an hour, my tongue, cheek,gum,lip, complete side of face had swollen to painful gigantic proportions. I had to attend hospital as an emergency arranged by dentist , to see a max.facial consultant who had to prescribe an anti-histamine. The swelling took well over a week to gradually subside to normal, but completely ruined my 65th family birthday party, a few days after, as I could barely speak and could have no photos taken !!! I now check every medical spray or ointment/cream to ensure I am not using this chemical......"
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- Java-...
- June 20, 2015
Topical Anesthetic Dental Gel (benzocaine) "This product was used by my dentist in the office. Immediately, the excessive amount of gel started running down the back of my throat. I was nauseated, vomited later, my throat was numb, I had profuse increase in saliva, coughing, then wheezing and began to break out in hives. I found a 25 mg Benadryl, took it, drank several cups of water and eventually the symptoms improved."
- Sandi
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 21, 2022
Orajel (benzocaine) "I bought some orajel after painkillers didn't seem to be working. It numbed up really quick but went away in 5 minutes.after a day I was left in more pain, it caused me to sweat and the only thing left is back to the dentist."
- Windy...
- September 6, 2017
"I purchased the topical cream to help with pain from a canker sore in my mouth. I applied the medication myself, putting the tube over the affected area. I didn't see how much came out, so I could've given myself too much. But, immediately, I started dealing with an increase in saliva that became uncomfortable and made it hard to sleep. I tried to rinse my mouth with water multiple times, but it left my throat feeling clogged up with saliva. Even now, after several hours sleep, the symptoms persist, leaving an uncomfortable feeling in my mouth. I'm just hoping I didn't swallow too much and cause any damage. My recommendation: use very very small amounts, or not at all."
- super...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 19, 2023
Anbesol (benzocaine) "It's the only thing that helps me sleep with my current toothache. With orajel the numbness was more intense but wore off much faster. Regarding the other comment I read here, you are not supposed to use it on Cold Sores. Canker sores and cold sores are not the same thing! Cold sore medicine usually contains an antiviral. Canker sores are inside the mouth. I got them as a kid whenever I drank a lot of orange juice. Cold sores are a variant of the herpes virus, so yeah, numbing it won't help."
- yelema
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 26, 2022
"I used it for tooth pain. I really don't know what I would do without it. Sometimes it gets so bad I can hardly think. The pain hurts to my eye and ear. This helps so much. I just have to be careful not to swallow a lot or it can cause my throat to feel weird. If I had to use a lot I will let it sit for about 40 seconds then spit the excess out. If I just put a little dab in it doesn't bother me. Especially now that I've used it a while. The maker of this should be given an award! I use the Orajel brand 4x blue gel. I think it works the best and has best texture. It costs a little more but it's worth it. Some days I use a whole tube and I've used them all. I hope this helps some one."
- ryano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 28, 2020
Anbesol (benzocaine) "Anbesol DOES anesthetize a cold sore, but for some reason it always seems to make the sore worse by widening or deepening it."
- Aano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 27, 2018
Orajel (benzocaine) "Did very little for painful mouth"
- Madel...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 30, 2022
Orajel (benzocaine) "I used it and it did not help a bit. Waste of money"
- Mario
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 26, 2022
Orajel (benzocaine) "Does not work on toothache, just make it worst in fact! oregano oil is by far better in relieving pain"
- Henry
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 14, 2018
Orajel Denture Plus (benzocaine) "Bought Ora jel extra strength for toothache. Said fast acting. More like running marathon, it is slow acting."
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Orajel (benzocaine) "Bought this medicine after reading about it. Tried it on the areas needed but it took forty five minutes before it took effect. I've only done this twice today after buying it but have now noticed a rash on my cheeks and around my mouth. Will not be using anytime soon and will be returning it back to HEB for complete refund!"