Is Anbesol good for tooth pain?
Uses. Benzocaine is used short term to relieve pain from minor mouth problems (such as toothache, canker sores, sore gums/throat, mouth/gum injury). It is a local anesthetic that works by numbing the painful area.Do not use this product for children younger than 2 years due to risk of serious side effects.
How many times a day can you use Anbesol?
Apply Anbesol Liquid using the fingertip, undiluted, to the affected area. If necessary, repeat the application after 3 hours. Do not use more than 6 times in one day (24-hour period). If your child vomits, spits or swallows the medicine, do not use any more product immediately.
Is Anbesol a painkiller?
Anbesol liquid helps to quickly relieve pain and discomfort caused by teething, recurring mouth ulcers or denture irritation, when non-medicinal methods such as massaging the gums or use of teething rings do not provide satisfactory relief.
What happens if I use too much Anbesol?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of benzocaine applied to the skin can cause life-threatening side effects such as uneven heartbeats, seizure (convulsions), coma, slowed breathing, or respiratory failure (breathing stops).
Which is more effective Orajel or Anbesol?
Anbesol has an average rating of 2.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. Orajel has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com.
Is Anbesol safe to swallow?
Anbesol Gel is for use only on the surface of your body, or just inside the mouth. Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. Avoid swallowing the gel while applying it to your gums or the inside of your mouth.
Is liquid or gel Anbesol better?
The Anbesol liquid works far better (in my opinion) that any gels or creams. It works quickly and relieves the pain.
How long does anbesol gel last?
It should not be used more frequently than every 3 hours. Babies teething and children: Apply a pea-sized amount (0.2 grams) of Anbesol teething gel with a clean finger to the affected area. The dose may be repeated if necessary after 3 hours, up to a maximum of 6 doses in 24 hours.
What happens if you use too much Anbesol?
Can you use Anbesol and ibuprofen?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Anbesol and ibuprofen. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.