Anbesol

Anbesol Cold Sore Treatment Review

Anbesol is a maximum-strength pain reliever for use in treating cold sores.

- How Does Anbesol work?
Applying a thin layer of Anbesol to cold sores, tooth aches, or sore gums allows its powerful anesthetic to relieve pain. This gel also contains skin-softening ingredients.

- Anbesol Safety
The active ingredients in Anbesol are allantoin, benzocaine, camphor, and white petrolatum. Allantoin is a natural product found in most plants and animals and used in oral hygiene and cosmetic products. Camphor is a natural ingredient derived from trees and herbs. Camphor is used as a sweetening product in many ethnic dishes, and is used medically as a mild anesthetic. White petrolatum, also known as petroleum jelly, has been approved by the U.s. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a skin protector.
Benzocaine is a dangerous chemical that can cause cardiac, respiratory, and circulatory problems. The FDA recommends against its use in oral medications. Anbesol is 20 percent benzocaine. If excess benzocaine is swallowed or difficulty breathing arises, Anbesol’s packaging recommends immediately seeking medical help.

Anbesol Conclusion
Anbesol contains several attractive ingredients for fighting cold sores and reducing oral pain, but it’s main ingredient is dangerous and can have serious side effects. Care must be taken before using this medication to counteract herpes simplex.