Anbesol

What is Anbesol Teething Gel 

Anbesol Teething Gel contains 1.0%w/w of lidocaine hydrochloride, 0.1%w/w of chlorocresol and 0.02%w/w of cetylpyridinium chloride.

Lidocaine hydrochloride is a local anaesthetic that works by stopping the sensation of pain. Chlorocresol and cetylpyridinium chloride kill bacteria.

Anbesol Teething Gel is used to help relieve pain and discomfort associated with teething, in children from 5 months of age, when other non-medicinal methods such as massaging of the gums or use of teething rings do not provide necessary relief.

The product may also be used for the temporary relief of pain caused by recurrent mouth ulcers and denture irritation.

How to use Anbesol Teething Gel

Adults and the elderly:

• Apply a small amount of gel to a clean fingertip and spread gently onto the affected area.
• Two applications straight away will normally be enough for temporary pain relief.
• Do not apply more frequently than every 3 hours.

Babies teething and children:

• Apply a pea-sized blob of gel (see circle shown here), to a clean fingertip and spread gently onto the affected area.
• If necessary, repeat the dose after 3 hours.
• Do not use more than 6 times in one day (24 hour period).
• Stop treatment when your child’s symptoms settle.
• Do not use for more than 7 days for each teething episode.
• If your child’s symptoms worsen, do not improve after 7 days of treatment or you are concerned that your child is unwell, talk to a health care professional.
• If your child vomits, spits or swallows the medicine, do not use any more product immediately. Wait 3 hours before using the medicine again. 
• Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you to. Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to.
• You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. 

What does Anbesol Teething Gel contain

Anbesol Teething Gel contains the active ingredients; lidocaine hydrochloride 1.0%w/w, chlorocresol 0.1%w/w and cetylpyridinium chloride 0.02%w/w.

It also contains alcohol, clove oil, glycerol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium saccharin, Ponceau 4R (E124) and purified water. 

What is Anbesol Adult Strength Gel

Anbesol Adult Strength Gel contains 2.0%w/w of lidocaine hydrochloride, 0.1%w/w of chlorocresol and 0.02%w/w of cetylpyridinium chloride.

Lidocaine hydrochloride is a local anaesthetic that works by stopping the sensation of pain. Chlorocresol and cetylpyridinium chloride kill bacteria.

Anbesol Adult Strength Gel is used for temporary relief of pain caused by recurrent mouth ulcers and denture irritation for adults and children over 12 years.

How to use Anbesol Adult Strength Gel

Adults, the elderly and children 12 years and over:

• Apply a small amount of Anbesol Adult Strength Gel to the affected area with a clean fingertip.
• One application should be sufficient to obtain temporary pain relief.
• Do not apply more frequently than every 3 hours.

What does Anbesol Adult Strength Gel contain

Anbesol Adult Strength Gel contains the active ingredients; lidocaine hydrochloride 2.0%w/w, Chlorocresol 0.1%w/w and cetylpyridinium chloride 0.02%w/w.

It also contains alcohol, clove oil, glycerol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium saccharin, Ponceau 4R (E124) and purified water.

What is Anbesol Liquid?

Anbesol Liquid is used to help relieve pain and discomfort associated with teething, in children from 5 months of age, when other non-medicinal methods such as massaging of the gums or use of teething rings do not provide necessary relief.

The product may also be used by adults, children, and the elderly for the temporary relief of pain caused by recurrent mouth ulcers and denture irritation.

Lidocaine hydrochloride is a local anaesthetic which works by stopping the sensation of pain. Chlorocresol and cetylpyridinium chloride kill bacteria.

How to use Anbesol Liquid

Adults and the Elderly:

• Cover the mouth of the bottle with a clean fingertip, invert once and return the bottle to the upright position.
• Apply Anbesol Liquid using the fingertip, undiluted, to the affected area
• Two applications of Anbesol Liquid straight away, will normally be enough to obtain pain relief.
• If necessary, repeat the application after 3 hours.

Babies Teething and Children:

• Cover the mouth of the bottle with a clean fingertip, invert once and return the bottle to the upright position. This equals to a dose of 0.25 ml of Anbesol liquid.
• Apply Anbesol Liquid using the fingertip, undiluted, to the affected area.
• If necessary, repeat the application after 3 hours.
• Do not use more than 6 times in one day (24-hour period).
• If your child vomits, spits, or swallows the medicine, do not use any more product immediately. Wait 3 hours before using the medicine again.
• If your child’s symptoms worsen, do not improve after 7 days of treatment or you are concerned that your child is unwell, talk to a health care professional.
• Do not use for more than 7 days for each teething episode.
• Stop treatment when your child’s symptoms settle.
• You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

What does Anbesol Liquid contain?

Anbesol Liquid contains the active ingredients; lidocaine hydrochloride 0.90%w/w, chlorocresol 0.10%w/w and cetylpyridinium chloride 0.02%w/w.