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On April 7, 2011, the FDA released a warning to parents and caregivers about using over-the-counter benzocaine products to relieve pain associated with teething. Although there are many medications involved in this warning (see the list here), Baby Orajel is one of the most known and most commonly used remedies for teething pain in young children.