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David Morris Kern, American pharmacist, co-invented Orajel (born 1909)

David Morris Kern

American businessman (1909–2013)

David Morris Kern was an American pharmacist and businessman. Kern developed and co-invented Orajel, a topical medication applied to relieve pain from toothaches and mouth sores.
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Benzocaine

Local anaesthetic drug

Benzocaine, sold under the brand name Orajel amongst others, is a local anesthetic, belonging to the amino ester drug class, commonly used as a topical painkiller or in cough drops. It is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter anesthetic ointments such as products for…
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