Anbesol Liquid provides temporary relief from pain caused by recurrent mouth ulcers and denture irritation. It can also relieve teething pain in children from 5 months when non-medicinal measures have not provided sufficient relief.

Anbesol Liquid contains lidocaine hydrochloride 0.9% w/w, chlorocresol 0.1% w/w and cetylpyridinium chloride 0.02% w/w.

Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic that temporarily stops the sensation of pain. Chlorocresol and cetylpyridinium chloride have disinfectant properties.

Yes. Lidocaine works as a local anaesthetic, temporarily numbing the affected area to relieve pain.

Yes. Anbesol Liquid is licensed for temporary relief of pain caused by recurrent mouth ulcers.

Yes. It can provide temporary relief from pain caused by denture irritation.

Yes. It can be used in children from 5 months of age for teething pain and discomfort, but only when non-medicinal approaches such as massaging the gums or using a teething ring have not provided sufficient relief.

Apply a small amount of undiluted liquid directly to the affected area using a clean fingertip. Two applications immediately will normally be sufficient. If necessary, treatment can be repeated after 3 hours.

For babies and children, apply 0.25ml once to the affected area. If necessary, another application can be given after 3 hours. Do not exceed 6 applications in 24 hours and do not use for more than 7 days.

Its safety during pregnancy has not been established, and the UK product information states that Anbesol Liquid is not recommended during pregnancy.

Lidocaine passes into breast milk in small quantities, but the product information states that at therapeutic doses there is generally no risk of the child being affected. Ask a pharmacist or doctor for advice if breastfeeding.