Orajel 4X Medicated For Toothache and Gum, Cream (Benzalkonium chloride, Benzocaine, Menthol, Zinc chloride) 1.3 mg / 200 mg / 2.6 mg / 1.5 mg

CREAMTOPICALChurch & Dwight Co., Inc.NDC: 10237-788Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredients

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE — 1.3 mg

BENZOCAINE — 200 mg

MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM — 2.6 mg

ZINC CATION — 1.5 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 4 ingredients flagged as common allergens

PEG-75 Lanolin

⚠️ Yes — PEG

Peg/ppg-4/30 Copolymer?

Uncertain — PEG

Poloxamer 407

⚠️ Yes — Poloxamer

Solubilizer/Emulsifier

Saccharin Sodium

⚠️ Yes — Saccharin

Sweetener

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Methyl Salicylate

Flavoring/Counterirritant

Polyethylene Glycol 400

Solvent/Plasticizer

Sorbic Acid

Preservative

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
PEG-75 Lanolin	—	⚠️ Yes — PEG	—
Peg/ppg-4/30 Copolymer?	—	Uncertain — PEG	—
Poloxamer 407	Solubilizer/Emulsifier	⚠️ Yes — Poloxamer	A non-ionic block copolymer surfactant (Pluronic F127) used to solubilize drugs and create thermoreversible gels.
Saccharin Sodium	Sweetener	⚠️ Yes — Saccharin	An artificial sweetener. Rare sensitivities reported, including skin reactions.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Methyl Salicylate	Flavoring/Counterirritant	No	Oil of wintergreen. Used as a flavoring agent and topical counterirritant (creates a warming sensation). Can cause sensitivity in aspirin-intolerant individuals.
Polyethylene Glycol 400	Solvent/Plasticizer	No	A low-molecular-weight PEG used as a solvent and plasticizer in oral and topical formulations. Rare but documented allergic reactions to PEG compounds.
Sorbic Acid	Preservative	No	An antimicrobial preservative used to inhibit mold and yeast growth. Generally well tolerated.
Titanium Dioxide	Colorant/Opacifier	No	A white pigment used for coating opacity. Under regulatory review in some countries.

Exclusion Groups

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🎨Dyes & Colorants 🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components:

PEG-75 Lanolin(Possible — May be mammalian-derived; some alpha-gal patients react (verify source).)

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?