Medication
Anbesol
Generic name:
Pharmacist-reviewed drug information from the RxWiki encyclopedia.
Overview
Anbesol is an over the counter medication used to relieve pain associated with cold sores, canker sores, and tooth aches. Anbesol belongs to a groups of drugs called local anesthetics, which helps numb the area it is applied to.
This medication comes in a liquid, gel, or ointment form, and is used up to 4 times a day.
Common side effects of Anbesol include redness and itching.
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