Topical oral analgesic (mouth painkiller and numbing gel)
Last reviewed July 2026
Who is this for?
This is a mouth gel that combines two active ingredients: choline salicylate (a painkiller and anti-inflammatory) and lidocaine hydrochloride (a numbing agent), to relieve mouth pain and reduce swelling in the gums and inner cheeks.
Blocks sodium channels in nerve membranes, preventing depolarization and nerve impulse transmission (lidocaine), while inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes to reduce prostaglandin-mediated pain and inflammation (choline salicylate).
Available Over The Counter
Get this from any pharmacy or chemist: no prescription needed.
Explore this drug
Since this gel is used only when you feel pain, there is no strict dosing schedule. Simply apply it the next time you feel discomfort. Do not apply extra gel to make up for a missed application.
Buy from a trusted pharmacy and avoid buying mouth gels from roadside vendors or open markets where they may have been exposed to extreme heat. Do not use more than the recommended amount, especially in babies, as swallowing too much numbing agent can be dangerous. If your mouth ulcer does not heal after 2 weeks of use, see a doctor.
Avoid using other mouth gels or mouth pain products at the same time, as this can cause too much numbness. If you are taking blood-thinning medications like warfarin or aspirin, talk to your doctor before using this gel, since choline salicylate is related to aspirin and may increase bleeding risk.
Check your specific combination
Is it safe to take Choline with your other drugs?
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor or pharmacist before using this gel, especially during the last trimester of pregnancy, as salicylates may affect the baby.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat, as Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it in cars or near windows. Keep the cap tightly closed after use and store out of reach of children.
For information only: not medical advice. Always talk to a doctor or pharmacist before changing your medication.
Names this drug is sold under, especially in Nigerian and West African pharmacies
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Counterfeit Drug Warning
Fake drugs are a serious problem in Nigeria. Always buy from a registered pharmacy. If the packaging looks different from what is described above, do not use it.