Orajel Single Dose, as the name implies, is supposed to provide you with relief from a cold sore by just using it once. This is in contrast to the repeated applications you need from other versions on the market. But how well does it work, and what are actual users saying about its effectiveness?
Overview
When you have a cold sore you really just need something that starts working right away, and something you can forget about after using it. The only thing is that if you go with a regular cold sore treatment you typically have to wait for several days before you start to see results. The other issue with this method is that you need to keep reapplying as it each day, sometimes several times a day, for it to work.
The Claim
The promise of Orajel Single Dose is that you simply apply it once and you shouldn’t have to worry about applying it again. They claim to have a patent on the formula, so while you might be able to buy other single dose treatments either over the counter or by a prescription, they’re saying that theirs is best and you can’t get that exact treatment elsewhere. They say the steps to follow are very easy, and leave little room for error so that you know you’ll be treating it the right way right from the start.
The Hype
Orajel has been around for quite some time now, but they are most famous for toothache pain relief. Since their name is derived from oral, they appear to be branching out into other oral problems and are hoping to use the brand recognition from being around for so long.
The Cost
You can get a 2-pack for less than $20 which will help you through two instances of cold sores. This is reasonably priced no matter how you look at it. Other cold sore treatments cost around the same, but do not have the “one time” feature like this one does, so you’re getting a more effective product for the same price or better.
The Commitment
Since you only have to use this once, your commitment level is very low, especially when compared to other products that require repeated applications. However, there are prescription drugs that you can take daily, and you’ll never have another cold sore flare up in the first place, so if you really want to get rid of your cold sores that might be the easier way of going about it, as long as you don’t mind taking a prescription drug daily.
Evaluation
The feedback on Orajel Single Dose has been extremely positive. Of course whenever you have a health related product like this there are bound to be some naysayers that go against what everyone else is saying, and it’s not surprising that there are those this didn’t work out for. It could be that what they had wasn’t a cold sore. That’s why it’s important to get a proper diagnosis if you haven’t had cold sores before, rather than diagnosing and treating yourself without a consultation. If you’ve already had cold sores you know the routine and can effectively treat them at home on your own.
Final Orajel Single Dose Review
Orajel Single Dose is getting our Thumbs Up rating, as it has shown itself to be true to its word and has proven itself in real world tests. Sometimes it’s possible for an OTC drug to be more effective than a prescription, and this makes it easy to get a powerful treatment without having to go through the hassle of going to your doctor each time you feel a cold sore coming on.
Our Recommendation
Finding relief from a cold sore is not always the easiest thing to do, so if you’ve had limited results from other products, or you don’t feel comfortable taking prescription drugs from your doctor, you should definitely give this a try, as it has shown to work for the vast majority of those that try it. Of course there is a chance that it won’t work for you, but at this price point it’s worth trying out, and if it doesn’t work out you haven’t risked much to try it both in time and in money.
This product is fantastic. I have tried every product out there then I discovered Orajel Single Dose . Amazing how well it works. Big problem now I can not find it in any stores .
You can also stop a cold sore in its tracks if you put ice on it at the very first sign of it and freeze the area right away- apply ice several times a day the first day all day and it will not develop – I’ve used this method for years. It works.
This has always worked wonders on me. I have a severe problem with cold and fever sores. I used to use abreva, not only did it take a very long time to heal the sore, but the sore ended up spreading across my mouth! The pain was unbearable! This orajel was literally the only thing to end the pain within minutes of application. Throughout the day the sore does not grow. I usually wake up the next morning with the sore small and completely dry. By the morning after that, it’s completely gone. The trick is to apply the medicine while the sore is still small and during the first stages. $20 for two doses is worth it.
I just bought this product today on the advice of a friend who says it is wonderful. She also said that using this product kept the cold sores from coming back as frequently and the intensity was lowered. So, of course I went and bought it. I didn’t read the package instruction on how to open the darn thing, so I broke the first vial and glass shattered into the Orajel rendering the liquid useless and dangerous. Dumb me, I snipped the top off then cracked the vial. I was very bummed considering it was very expensive. So, my daughter READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, 🙂 and opened the last vial for me. I don’t know if it works or not. It certainly helped with pain, but no results so far and the sore is still there….
I love the price, at $20 for 2, it’s should be considered cheap. So I’m glad it’s getting good reviews, because I really need it to work. Ever since I got a new crown done on my left upper teeth, it’s been so sensitive I haven’t been able to eat anything that’s remotely cold. It’s a nuisance but sometimes it can be downright embarrassing. I’m gonna pick this one up on my way home 🙂