Anbesol Liquid 10ml – Mouth Ulcer, Denture & Teething Pain

Description

Anbesol Liquid is a sugar-free antiseptic and local anaesthetic mouth liquid containing lidocaine hydrochloride, chlorocresol and cetylpyridinium chloride for the temporary relief of pain from recurrent mouth ulcers and denture irritation in adults, and of teething pain in babies from 5 months when non-medicine methods have not helped. 10ml bottle, pharmacy (P) medicine sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

This is a pharmacy (P) medicine sold under the supervision of our GPhC-registered pharmacist. You may be asked a few short questions before your order is supplied.

Key facts

Active ingredients	Lidocaine hydrochloride 0.9% w/w (利多卡因), chlorocresol 0.1% w/w, cetylpyridinium chloride 0.02% w/w
Format	Liquid, applied undiluted with a clean fingertip; sugar free
Relieves	Pain from recurrent mouth ulcers and denture irritation (adults and elderly); teething pain (babies from 5 months and children) where non-medicine methods have failed
Age	Adults and the elderly; babies from 5 months and children for teething
Dose – adults	Apply a small amount to the affected area; two applications one after the other are normally enough. Do not apply more often than every 3 hours
Dose – babies and children	One application (about 0.25ml) to the affected area; repeat after 3 hours if needed, up to 6 applications in 24 hours, for no more than 7 days per teething episode
Size	10ml bottle
Storage	Store below 25°C; flammable – keep away from naked flames

Who it is for

Adults with painful recurrent mouth ulcers or sore spots from dentures.
Parents of teething babies aged 5 months and over, once rubbing the gums, teething rings or a cool spoon have not helped.

Not suitable for: Anyone allergic to lidocaine or other amide-type local anaesthetics, chlorocresol, cetylpyridinium chloride or any other ingredient; people with porphyria; babies under 5 months. Not recommended in pregnancy. Do not use it at the same time as any other product containing lidocaine, and take care if the mouth lining is broken or injured where you want to apply it. It contains about 68% alcohol, so ask a pharmacist first if a child is also using other medicines that contain alcohol. Speak to a pharmacist or doctor before use if you are breastfeeding, have an underlying medical condition or take other medicines.

How to use

Read the label and Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) before use.
Cover the mouth of the bottle with a clean fingertip, turn the bottle upside down once and return it upright.
Adults and the elderly: rub the liquid on the fingertip on to the painful area. Two applications one after the other are normally enough. Do not apply more often than every 3 hours.
Babies from 5 months and children: apply once to the affected gum using the fingertip, undiluted. If needed, repeat after 3 hours, up to 6 applications in 24 hours.
Do not use for more than 7 days for each teething episode. If symptoms last more than 7 days, see your doctor or dentist.
Do not exceed the stated dose. Replace the cap and keep away from naked flames.

Frequently asked questions

How often can I apply Anbesol Liquid?

Adults: two applications one after the other, and not more often than every 3 hours. Babies and children: one application, repeated after 3 hours if needed, up to 6 times in 24 hours.

From what age can babies use it for teething?

From 5 months, and only when non-medicine measures such as rubbing the gums or a cooled teething ring have not helped. Do not use for more than 7 days for each teething episode; see a doctor if your baby gets worse.

How long can I use it for mouth ulcers?

Use it for short-term relief only. If the ulcer or pain lasts more than 7 days, see your doctor or dentist.

Can I use it with other mouth products?

Do not use it with any other product that contains lidocaine. Ask our pharmacist if you are using other medicated mouth gels, sprays or washes.

Can I use it in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

It is not recommended during pregnancy. If you are breastfeeding, ask a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Is it sugar free?

Yes. Anbesol Liquid is sugar free. It does contain alcohol, menthol and colouring agents – see the PIL for the full list.

Safety and storage

For use in the mouth only. Do not exceed the stated dose or use for longer than advised.
Contains chlorocresol, which may cause allergic reactions, and about 68% alcohol. Flammable – keep away from naked flames.
Store below 25°C. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Read the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.