Quick answers
- What is Hydrogen peroxide and menthol used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Oral Sore Antiseptic (Walgreen Co.) lists these uses: first aid to help protect against bacterial contamination in minor oral wounds for temporary pain relief and temporary use in cleansing minor wounds or minor gum inflammation resulting from: minor dental procedures dentures orthodontic appliances accidental injury other irritations of the mouth and gums canker sores aids in the removal of: phlegm mucus other secretions associated with occasional sore mouthUses.
- Do I need a prescription for Hydrogen peroxide and menthol?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Hydrogen peroxide and menthol been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Oral Sore Antiseptic · Walgreen Co.
Hydrogen peroxide 1.5 mg/mL · Menthol 1 mg/mL, liquid (oral)
Active ingredient
Hydrogen peroxide 1.5% (w/v) Menthol 0.1% (w/v)
Purpose
Oral debriding agent/Oral antiseptic Oral pain reliever
Uses
first aid to help protect against bacterial contamination in minor oral wounds for temporary pain relief and temporary use in cleansing minor wounds or minor gum inflammation resulting from: minor dental procedures dentures orthodontic appliances accidental injury other irritations of the mouth and gums canker sores aids in the removal of: phlegm mucus other secretions associated with occasional sore mouthUses
Warnings
for this product
When using this product
do not swallow do not use more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor do not exceed recommended dosage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash, or fever develops sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
Keep out of reach of children
If more than used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults and children 2 years of age and older - swish two teaspoons (10 mL) around the mouth for at least 1 minute, then spit out; use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or physician Children under 12 years of age - should be supervised in the use of the product Children under 2 years of age - consult a dentist or doctor
Other information
store at controlled room temperature 68-77°F (20-25°C) keep away from heat or direct sunlight
Inactive ingredients
alcohol (4.1% v/v), blue 1, disodium EDTA, methyl salicylate, phosphoric acid, poloxamer 338, polysorbate 20, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, water
Questions?
Call 1-800-925-4733
— FDA label of Oral Sore Antiseptic, Walgreen Co., effective February 12, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Oral Sore Antiseptic · H E B
Hydrogen peroxide 15 mg/mL · Menthol 1 mg/mL, liquid (oral)
Active ingredient
Hydrogen peroxide 1.5% (w/v) Menthol 0.1% (w/v)
Purpose
Oral debriding agent/Oral antiseptic Oral pain reliever
Uses
- first aid to help protect against bacterial contamination in minor oral wounds
- for temporary pain relief and
- temporary use in cleansing minor wounds or minor gum inflammation resulting from:
- minor dental procedures
- dentures
- orthodontic appliances
- accidental injury
- other irritations of the mouth and gums
- canker sores
- aids in the removal of:
- phlegm
- mucus
- other secretions associated with occasional sore mouth
Warnings
for this product
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting
- irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens
- swelling, rash, or fever develops
- sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
When using this product
do not swallow do not use more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor do not exceed recommended dosage
Keep out of reach of children
If more than used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
Adults and children 2 years of age and older - swish two teaspoons (10 mL) around the mouth for at least 1 minute, then spit out; use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or physician Children under 12 years of age - should be supervised in the use of the product Children under 2 years of age - consult a dentist or doctor
Other information
store at controlled room temperature 68-77°F (20-25°C) keep away from heat or direct sunlight
Inactive ingredients
alcohol (4.1% v/v), blue 1, disodium EDTA, methyl salicylate, phosphoric acid, poloxamer 338, polysorbate 20, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, water
Questions?
Call 1-888-593-0593
— FDA label of Oral Sore Antiseptic, H E B, effective February 24, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Orajel Antiseptic Rinse For All Mouth Sores · Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Hydrogen peroxide 15 mg/mL · Menthol, unspecified form 1 mg/mL, liquid (oral)
Active ingredient
Hydrogen peroxide 1.5% Menthol 0.1%
Purpose
Oral debriding agent/Oral antiseptic Oral pain reliever
Uses
first aid to help reduce bacteria in minor oral wounds for temporary pain relief and use in cleansing minor wounds or minor gum inflammation resulting from: minor dental procedures accidental injury orthodontic appliances canker sores dentures other irritations of the mouth and gums Aids in the removal of: phlegm mucus other secretions associated with occasional sore mouth
Warnings
When using this product
do not swallow do not exceed recommended dosage
Do not use
this product for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or healthcare provider Stop use and see your physician promptly if swallowing, rash or fever develops; irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens; sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
Keep out of reach of children
If more than used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
remove imprinted safety seal from bottle cap to remove child-resistant cap, squeeze smooth sides of cap while turning. Reclose tightly. Ready to use, no mixing needed.
| Adults and children 2 years of age and older | Swish one-half capful (2 tesapoons=10mL) around the mouth over the affected area for at least 1 minute and then spit out. Use up to 4 times daily after meals and at bedtime or as directed by a dentist or healthcare provider | ||
| Children under 12 years of age | Should be supervised in the use of this product | ||
| Children under 2 years of age | Consult a dentist or healthcare provider |
Other information
cap tightly keep away from heat or direct sunlight do not use if safety seal is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
alcohol (4.1% by volume), blue 1, disodium EDTA, methyl salicylate, phosphoric acid, poloxamer 338, polysorbate 20, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, water
Questions?
call us at 1–800–952–5080 M–F 9am–5pm ET or visit our website at www.orajel.com
— FDA label of Orajel Antiseptic Rinse For All Mouth Sores, Church & Dwight Co., Inc., effective December 12, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Orajel 2x Gum Pain Alcohol-Free · Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Hydrogen peroxide 15 mg/mL · Menthol, unspecified form 1 mg/mL, rinse (oral)
Active ingredient
Purpose Hydrogen peroxide 1.5% Oral debriding agent/Oral antiseptic Menthol 0.1% Oral pain reliever
Purpose
Active ingredients Purpose Hydrogen peroxide 1.5% Oral debriding agent/Oral antiseptic Menthol 0.1% Oral pain reliever
Uses
first aid to help reduce bacteria in minor oral wounds for temporary pain relief and use in cleansing minor wounds or minor gum inflammation resulting from: minor dental procedures accidental injury orthodontic appliances canker sores dentures other irritations of the mouth and gums Aids in the removal of: phlegm mucus other secretions associated with occasional sore mouth
Warnings
Do not use
this product for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or healthcare provider
When using this product
do not swallow do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and see your physician promptly if swelling, rash or fever develops irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
Keep out of reach of children
If more than used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
remove imprinted safety seal from bottle cap to remove child-resistant cap, squeeze smooth sides of cap while turning. Reclose tightly. Ready to use, no mixing needed.
| Adults and children 2 years of age and older | Swish one-half capful (2 teaspoons = 10mL) around the mouth over the affected area for at least 1 minute and then spit out. Use up to 4 times daily after meals and at bedtime or as directed by a dentist or healthcare provider |
| Children under 12 years of age | Should be supervised in the use of this product |
| Children under 2 years of age | Consult a dentist or healthcare provider |
Inactive ingredients
disodium EDTA, FD&C blue no.1, methyl salicylate, phosphoric acid, poloxamer 338, polysorbate 20, propylene glycol, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, water
Questions?
call us at 1-800-952-5080 M–F 9am–5pm ET or visit our website at www.orajel.com
— FDA label of Orajel 2x Gum Pain Alcohol-Free, Church & Dwight Co., Inc., effective November 27, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Hydrogen peroxide 1.5 mg/mL · Menthol 1 mg/mL · liquid (oral) · 2 products
Hydrogen peroxide 15 mg/mL · Menthol 1 mg/mL · liquid (oral) · 2 products
Hydrogen peroxide 15 mg/mL · Menthol, unspecified form 1 mg/mL · liquid (oral) · 2 products
Hydrogen peroxide 15 mg/mL · Menthol, unspecified form 1 mg/mL · rinse (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Orajel 2x Gum Pain Alcohol-Free | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Church & Dwight Co., Inc.3 products
- Walgreen Co.1 product
- Retail Business Services, LLC1 product
- H E B1 product
- Rite Aid Corporation1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.