What is Osa tooth gel and when is it used?

Osa Tooth gel is an analgesic gel. It is used for the short-term treatment of teething problems in young children during the teething period. It does not burn, relieves acute pain in the gum area, especially when teeth pierce pilgrims.

When should Osa Tooth Gel not be used?

If you are already known to be hypersensitive to one of the ingredients or if allergy symptoms (skin rashes) occur, you should refrain from using it or stop using it immediately .

When is caution required when using Osa tooth gel?

Osa tooth gel should only be used in children suspected of having viral flu or chickenpox as directed by the doctor and only as a second choice. If this application leads to disturbances of consciousness and severe vomiting, a doctor should be consulted immediately.

This medicinal product contains 1 mg of benzoic acid per 1 g of gel. Benzoic acid can cause local irritation and may increase jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) in newborn babies (up to 4 weeks of age).

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if your child

• suffers from other diseases
• has allergies or
• takes or uses externally other medicines (including those you bought yourself!)!

Can Osa Tooth Gel be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Not applicable.

How do you use Osa tooth gel?

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor:

Infants up to 10 months:

Squeeze a strand of about 1.5-2 cm of the gel onto a finger and gently rub the painful areas of the gums a.

Toddlers 11-14 months:

Use a 1 inch strand as instructed above.

Toddlers from 15 months:

Use a strand of approx. 3 cm as described above.

If the symptoms persist, the application of Osa tooth gel can be repeated after an hour. Two applications are usually enough for several hours. Up to 6 applications can be made within 24 hours.

Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Osa tooth gel have?

The following side effects can occur when using Osa tooth gel:

Rare (affects 1 to 10 in 10,000 people treated)

In rare cases, contact allergies can occur (see also precautionary measures), which also manifest themselves as a rash or hives and may require discontinuation of treatment.

Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people)

Reye's syndrome, which can cause life-threatening damage to the brain and liver.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be considered?

Shelf life

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked on the container with « EXP» can be used.

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature (15-25°C).

Keep out of the reach of children.

Further information

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Osa Tooth Gel contain?

1 g of gel for use on the gums contains:

Active ingredients

80 mg salicylamide, 1 mg lidocaine hydrochloride, 13 mg dexpanthenol

Excipients

tricalcium phosphate, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carmellose sodium, glycerol (E422), sodium saccharin, benzoic acid (E210), colloidal anhydrous silica, purified water

Approval number

42989 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Osa tooth gel? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

In tubes of 25g.

Authorization holder

VERFORA SA, Villars-sur-Glâne.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in April 2022.