Anbesol

Anbesol is an oral anesthetic produced by Wyeth, available in either liquid or gel forms. The active ingredient, benzocaine, constitutes 20 % of a 0.25 oz (7.1 g) tube.

Anbesol is used for temporary relief of:
 * Toothaches
 * Gum pain, especially due to teething
 * Canker sores
 * Cold sores
 * Braces pain
 * Denture pain

Warnings: People who have a history of being allergic to local anesthetics should not use procaine, benzocaine, butacaine, or other anesthetic "-caine" products.