Description:   Anbesol is an oral anesthetic which is available in a Maximum Strength gel and liquid. Anbesol Junior, available in a gel, is an oral anesthetic. Baby Anbesol, available in a grape-flavored gel, is an oral anesthetic and is alcohol-free.

The Maximum Strength formulations contain Benzocaine 20%.

The Anbesol Junior Gel contains Benzocaine 10%.

The Baby Anbesol Gels contain Benzocaine 7.5%.

Indications:   Maximum Strength Anbesol is indicated for the temporary relief of pain associated with toothache, canker sores, minor dental procedures, sore gums, braces, and dentures. Anbesol Junior is indicated for the temporary relief of braces, sore gums, canker sores, toothaches, and minor dental procedures. Baby Anbesol Gel is indicated for the temporary relief of sore gums due to teething in infants and children 4 months of age and older.

Warnings:  

Allergy alert: Do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine, or other "caine" anesthetics.

Do not use to treat fever and nasal congestion. These are not symptoms of teething and may indicate the presence of infection. If these symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

When using this product

• avoid contact with the eyes
• do not exceed recommended dosage
• do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor/dentist

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
• irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens
• swelling, rash, or fever develops

Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Dosage and Administration:   Maximum Strength Anbesol: Gel--

• to open tube, cut tip of the tube on score mark with scissors
• adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor/dentist
• children under 12 years of age: adult supervision should be given in the use of this product
• children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor/dentist
• for denture irritation:
  
  • apply thin layer to the affected area
  • do not reinsert dental work until irritation/pain is relieved
  • rinse mouth well before reinserting

Liquid --

• adults and children 2 years of age and older:
  
  • wipe liquid on with cotton, or cotton swab, or fingertip
  • apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor/dentist
• children under 12 years of age: adult supervision should be given in the use of this product
• children under 2 years of age; consult a doctor/dentist

Anbesol Junior :

• to open tube, cut tip of the tube on score mark with scissors
• adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor/dentist
• children under 12 years of age: adult supervision should be given in the use of this product
• children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor/dentist

Grape Baby Anbesol :

• to open tube, cut tip of the tube on score mark with scissors
• children 4 months of age and older: apply to the affected area not more than 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor/dentist
• infants under 4 months of age: no recommended treatment except under the advice and supervision of a doctor/dentist

Inactive Ingredients:

Maximum Strength Gel:    Carbomer 934P, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, Flavor, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Phenylcarbinol, Polyethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Saccharin.

Maximum Strength Liquid:    D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, Flavor, Methylparaben, Phenylcarbinol, Polyethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Saccharin.

Junior Gel:   Artificial flavor, benzyl alcohol, carbomer 934P, D&C red no. 33, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, potassium acesulfame

Grape Baby Gel:   Benzoic acid, carbomer 934P, D&C red no. 33, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, flavor, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylparaben, saccharin, water

How Supplied:   All Gels in .25 oz (7.1 g) tubes, Maximum Strength Liquid in .31 fl oz (9 mL) bottle. Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Safety Sealed Tube. Do Not Use if tube tip is cut prior to opening