Anbesol
Generic name:benzocaine (oral route, oromucosal route) [ BEN-zoe-kane ]
Drug class:Topical anesthetics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 22, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Anbesol
- Babee Teething
- Benzodent
- Benz-O-Sthetic
- Bi-Zets/Benzo-Troches
- Dentemp's
- Dent-O-Kain/20
- Detane
- Gumsol
- HAD
- Hurricaine
- Hurricane Spray Kit
- Kank-A Soft Brush
- Larynex
- Miradyne-3
- Mycinette
- Orabase-B
- Oracaine
- Ora film
- Orajel
- OraMagic Plus
- Orasol
- Red Cross Canker Sore
- Thorets
- Trocaine
- Zetts
- Zilactin
- Zilactin-B
In Canada
- Anbesol Extra Strength
- Anbesol Liquid
- Baby Anbesol
- Baby Orajel
- Baby Orajel Liquid
- Maximum Strength Orajel Pm
- Orajel Extra Strength
Available Dosage Forms:
- Gel/Jelly
- Paste
- Lotion
- Spray
- Powder for Suspension
- Cream
- Swab
- Solution
- Lozenge/Troche
- Ointment
Therapeutic Class: Anesthetic, Local
Chemical Class: Amino Ester
Uses for Anbesol
Benzocaine is used to relieve pain and irritation caused by sore throat, sore mouth, or canker sores.
This medicine is available without a prescription. Your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use and dose for your medical problem.
Before using Anbesol
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Because of benzocaine's toxicity, use in children under 2 years of age is not recommended.
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of Cepacol® lozenges in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 5 years of age.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of benzocaine in geriatric patients. However, elderly patients are more likely to have blood problems (eg, methemoglobinemia), which may require caution in patients receiving benzocaine.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions ...
