Pharmaceutical preparation for treating temporary relief of occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth, sore throat, pain associated with canker sores, pain due to minor irritation or injury of the mouth and gums, pain due to minor dental procedures, pain due to minor irritations caused by dentures or orthodontic appliances, sore gums due to teething in infants and children four months of age and older; oral antiseptic; anesthetic for topical use and astringent for medical use