I had an interesting conversation with a woman during my physical therapy appointment yesterday and it only reinforced the importance of seeking advice from a physician, pharmacist or just flat out using common sense.
According to her, extra strength Orajel can be applied to other areas of the body, not just on the gums of a person's mouth. Apparently, she said, it contains a better numbing agent then some of the other creams on the market.
I thought, you know, maybe she's on to something here. Orajel is used all the time for teething babies. Why not other types of pain?
She recommended applying “a good-sized goop” along with some heat and swore the pain would disappear for three years.
My therapist and I exchanged looks and I jokingly said, “Well, I guess I'm gonna have to fill my tub with some Orajel tonight.”
Come on, a three year pain cure? Taking nothing for face value, I looked up her claim on the internet as soon as I got home and found Orajel or rather its active ingredient, benzocaine, is used as a numbing agent for certain medical procedures and even minor skin irritations; however, it should NEVER be applied over larger areas of skin. An overdose can cause fatal side effects.
Don't believe me? Please check it out for yourself:
Don't believe me? Please check it out for yourself:
Three years, huh? That could have been dangerous if you had followed her advice. Good thing you checked it out first.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Tamara. Advice regarding medical treatment should never be taken at face value. One should always do their homework first.
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