The active ingredients in Anbesol Adult Strength Gel are lidocaine hydrochloride, chlorocresol, and cetylpyridinium chloride. Lidocaine hydrochloride is a local anaesthetic that stops the sensation of pain, chlorocresol and cetylpyridinium chloride are antiseptics that kill bacteria.

How long can I use Anbesol Adult Strength Gel?

Anbesol Adult Strength Gel should not be used for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor.

Can Anbesol Adult Strength Gel be used by children?

No, Anbesol Adult Strength Gel is not suitable for children below the age of 12.

What does Anbesol Adult Strength Gel look like?

Anbesol Adult Strength Gel is a clear, soft pink gel.

How should Anbesol Adult Strength Gel be stored?

Anbesol Adult Strength Gel should be kept out of the reach of children. It should be stored at temperatures not exceeding 25°C, and should not be used after the expiration date, which can be found on the carton and tube and is the last day of the month

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Lidocaine Hydrochloride 2.00% w/w, Chlorocresol 0.10% w/w, Cetylpyridinium Chloride 0.02% w/w Also contains: Alcohol, Clove Oil, Glycerol, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Sodium Saccharin, Ponceau 4R (E124), Purified Water

Usage and Instructions

Adults and children over 12 years:

Apply a small amount of Anbesol Adult Strength Gel to the affected area with a clean fingertip.
One application should be sufficient to obtain temporary pain relief.

Do not apply more frequently than every 3 hours.

Not for use in children under 12 years.

Warnings

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Anbesol Adult Strength Gel:

-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.
-If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, are planning to have a baby or are breastfeeding.
-If symptoms continue for more than 7 days or recur frequently.
-If you are taking, have recently taken or might take any

Side Effects

Some people have reported getting mouth ulcers after using this medicine.

If you think your mouth ulcer has got worse, is not healing, or you get any new ulcers while using this medicine, you should stop using it and ask your pharmacist for advice.