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Can Orajel Mouth Gel containing benzocaine be used by people with a family history of methaemoglobinaemia?

Name: Can Orajel Mouth Gel containing benzocaine be used by people with a family history of methaemoglobinaemia?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:38:06.153Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Orajel Mouth Gel containing benzocaine must not be used by people with a family history of methaemoglobinaemia.

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Orajel Mouth GelChurch & Dwight UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 2Document updated 30 April 2015

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