Anbesol Oromucosal Solution

Anbesol Liquid is a local anaesthetic which works by stopping the sensation of pain. It can be used to help relieve pain caused by mouth ulcers and sore gums.

Key Features

• Suitable for the elderly
• Suitable for adolescents and children aged 10–18 years
• Effective pain relief
• Sugar-free

How to Use

Follow these instructions carefully and never change the dose yourself. Do not exceed the stated dose.

Adults, the elderly, adolescents and children aged 10–18 years:

• Apply undiluted to the affected area using a clean fingertip
• Two applications of the solution straight away will normally be enough for pain relief
• Do not apply more frequently than every 3 hours, or as directed by your doctor or dentist

If you still have symptoms after 3 days, speak to your doctor or dentist. Do not persist with this solution if results seem unsatisfactory, except on doctor's advice.

Warnings and Precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you have open wounds or damaged areas in the lining of your mouth, as this may result in too much of the active ingredients being absorbed.

Do not use more Anbesol than recommended, as this may result in the active ingredients being absorbed into the body causing serious side effects, such as convulsions (fits).

Other Medicines and Anbesol

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any of the following medicines as they may interfere with Anbesol:

• Other anaesthetics or medicines similar to lidocaine (e.g. antiarrhythmic drugs such as mexiletine)
• Erythromycin (antibiotic)
• Itraconazole (antifungal)
• Antiarrhythmic drugs such as amiodarone
• Cimetidine (for stomach ulcers or heartburn)
• Beta-blockers (for heart conditions, high blood pressure or migraine)
• Calcium chloride (for hypocalcaemia)
• Codeine phosphate (for pain, diarrhoea or coughs)
• Diamorphine hydrochloride (for severe pain)
• Papaveretum (for moderate to severe pain)
• Quinine hydrochloride (for malaria or leg cramps)
• Methylcellulose (for constipation)
• Non-ionic surfactants such as cetomacrogol 1000 and polysorbate 80

Pregnancy and Breast-feeding

If you are pregnant, breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine. If you are breast-feeding, small amounts of the active ingredient lidocaine will pass into your breast milk but in such small quantities that it should not harm your baby if this medicine is used as directed.

Driving and Using Machines

Anbesol is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.

Important Information About Ingredients

This medicine contains chlorocresol and the azo dyes amaranth (E123) and sunset yellow (E110) which may cause allergic reactions. This medicine contains 151mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each dose (0.25ml), equivalent to 604mg/ml (65.6% w/v). The amount in 0.25ml of this medicine is equivalent to less than 4ml beer or 2ml wine.

Active Ingredients

• Lidocaine Hydrochloride 0.90% w/w
• Chlorocresol 0.10% w/w
• Cetylpyridinium Chloride 0.02% w/w

Also contains: Ethanol, Levomenthol, Glycerol, Purified Water, E104, E110, E123, E142.

READ THE PACKAGE LEAFLET BEFORE USE. Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children. Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine.

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