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Anbesol
Introduction
Anbesol is an oral anesthetic produced by Wyeth, available in either liquid or gel forms. The active ingredient, benzocaine, constitutes 20Â % 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.