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 which 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.
This medicine contains chlorocresol and the azo dye Ponceau 4R (E124) which may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. This medicine contains 128 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each pea-sized amount (0.2 g), which is equivalent to 640 mg/ g (63.9% w/w). The amount in 0.2 g of this medicine is equivalent to 3 ml beer or 2 ml wine.
The amount of alcohol in this medicine is not likely to have an effect in adults and adolescents, and its effects in children are not likely to be noticeable. It may have some effects in younger children, for example feeling sleepy.
The alcohol in this medicine may alter the effects of other medicines. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medicines.
Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
• Allergic reactions (eg difficulty breathing, rash or itch).
• Some people have reported suffering from ulcers.
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