Anbesol

Anbesol is an oral anesthetic produced by Wyeth, available in either liquid or gel forms. The active ingredient, benzocaine, constitutes 20 % of a 0.25 oz (7.1 g) tube.

Anbesol is used for temporary relief of:

• Toothaches
• Gum pain, especially due to teething
• Canker sores
• Cold sores
• Braces pain
• Denture pain

Warnings: People who have a history of being allergic to local anesthetics should not use procaine, benzocaine, butacaine, or other anesthetic “-caine” products.

• Official Anbesol website

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