Anbesol® Maximum Strength
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Benzocaine 20%
Purpose
Oral pain reliever
Uses
- temporarily relieves pain associated with the following mouth and gum irritations:toothachesore gumscanker soresbracesminor dental proceduresdentures
Warnings
METHEMOGLOBINEMIA WARNING
Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a rare but serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in blood. This can occur even if you have used this product before. Stop use and seek immediate medical attention if you or a child in your care develops:
- pale, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis)
- headache
- rapid heart rate
- shortness of breath
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- fatigue or lack of energy
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
- for teething
- in children under 2 years of age
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 lasts or worsens
- swelling, rash, or fever develops
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
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.
Directions
| adults and children 2 years of age and over | 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 between 2 and 12 years of age | should be supervised in the use of this product |
| children under 2 years of age | do not use |
- for denture irritation:apply thin layer to the affected areado not reinsert dental work until irritation/pain is relievedrinse mouth well before reinserting
Other information
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
benzyl alcohol, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, methylparaben, natural flavor, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, saccharin
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Distributed by: Foundation Consumer Brands, LLCPittsburgh, PA 15212