It sounds a lot like one of those days when it's hard not to conclude that the gods are just against you.

Thank you. I couldn't see another explanation.

I found this page which gives the full medical details, including a list of ingredients so you can see if you think it would be OK for you.

And thank you! To my knowledge, I have no negative history with benzocaine—I am pretty sure I was put on Orajel as a small teething child without ill effects. I wonder if we get blackcurrant in the U.S.