From:
"Barb ~ Alphajill"
Date: 2010-01-10 13:54:02 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Baby Orajel
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Thanks for the various responses. However, the question is about the effect=
ivity and/or toxicity specifically of Baby Orajel. The situation posed is =
the unavailability of vet treatment at the time for the client. (ref below)
Barb Clay
Dir of Shelter Affairs for Rocky's
Parkton, MD
www.rockysferrets.com
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "Barb ~ Alphajill" <ROCKY_rrr@...> wr=
ote:
>
> I'd seen a post in the archives, but no response. Recently I was asked i=
f Baby Orajel could be used on a ferret that was experiencing red swollen g=
ums and lack of appetite. Of course, it was on a Sunday afternoon when the=
ir clinic was not open. When in doubt, I say no. But, for future referenc=
e I'd like to know whether it's toxic or not, or if it exacerbates the prob=
lem, or causes more pain than if left untreated, or quite possibly, could i=
t bring relief?
>
> What I found on Baby Orajel for ingredients:
> Active ingredients=20
> Microdent=AE (poloxamer 407 2%, simethicone 0.12%).
>
> Inactive ingredients carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, flavor, =
glycerin, methylparaben, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, propylparaben=
, purified water, sodium saccharin, sorbitol
>
> My concern for anyone using it would be heightened if I saw any of the "c=
aine" ingredients, but there are none listed. What say ye?
>
> Thanks,
> Barb Clay
> Dir of Shelter Affairs for Rocky's
> Parkton, MD
> www.rockysferrets.com
>
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