Anbesol Strength Gel

• Not suitable for children under the age of 12.

• Do not use it more than once in 3 hours.

• Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medications or over-the-counter products, including herbal products.

• If you accidentally swallow large amounts of this medication, immediately seek medical attention and take the medicine pack with you.

• Do not use it if you have wounds in the mouth or your mouth lining is severely damaged.

• Contact your doctor or pharmacist if your condition does not improve after 7 days of use.

• Do not purposefully swallow this medicine.

• Do not use it if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

• Do not use it if you have porphyria (a rare disease which affects your body’s ability to convert compounds called porphyrins into heme).

Possible side effects

Anbesol is a safe medication. However, it can cause the following side in some individuals:

• Irritation in the mouth

• Ulcers

• Allergic reaction

Large quantities of this medication may cause convulsions (fits). Discontinue use and contact your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any side effects.

Always read the patient information leaflet before starting your treatment. The patient information can be found here.

Anbesol contains the following ingredients:

Active ingredients

Lidocaine hydrochloride (2.0%w/w): A local anaesthetic which reduces the sensation of pain in the part of the body where it is applied.

Chlorocresol (0.1%w/w): A disinfectant and antiseptic that kills bacteria.

Cetylpyridinium chloride (0.02%w/w): An antiseptic that kills bacteria.

Other ingredients

Alcohol, clove oil, glycerol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium saccharin, Ponceau 4R (E124) and purified water.