ANBESOL

oral pain reliever • For 5+ year old children • Skin contact 🧴

oral pain reliever

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Is this kid-friendly to use ANBESOL?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 11 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: ANBESOL contains 12 ingredients. 1 concerning, 2 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (12 found)

Benzocaine

🚨6/10

Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding

Banned - Health Canada and the EU Cosmetics Directive list benzocaine as banned or unsafe for use in cosmetics. Those official bans mean regulators found reasons to restrict this ingredient in products applied to the skin.

Cancer - The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reports limited evidence that benzocaine may be linked to cancer. That means some studies raise concern that long‑term exposure could raise cancer risk.

Absorbed - The ingredient record flags enhanced skin absorption, and agencies (ECHA and the U.S. National Library of Medicine) note limited evidence of dermal toxicity or allergic reactions. This shows benzocaine can get through skin and enter the body, which can matter for small children.

Confidence: HIGH

FD&C red no. 40

⚠️5/10

Red 40 is a synthetic dye approved for food but not recommended for topical baby products due to potential skin irritation and lack of safety data

Irritant - Red 40 (Allura Red AC) has been reported to cause skin irritation, especially in individuals with sensitive skin, and babies are particularly vulnerable to topical irritants.

ADHD/ADD - Some studies have linked artificial food dyes like Red 40 to increased hyperactivity and attention issues in children, though evidence is stronger for oral exposure than topical, risk cannot be ruled out for sensitive populations.

Confidence: HIGH

D&C yellow no. 10

⚠️4/10

For kids aged 5 and up this dye is not highly likely to cause problems with occasional, careful use, but there are safety notes from regulators and scientific reviews about impurities and limits on how the color can be used. Because of those notes, it’s safer to limit use on children.

Immune system - A scientific re-evaluation report and case studies found people had immune or allergic reactions to this dye. That report specifically notes human cases of allergic or immune effects, so it can trigger immune responses in some users.

Eczema - Human case reports in the scientific re-evaluation noted allergic skin reactions. That means this ingredient can worsen or trigger eczema and related rashes in sensitive children.

Brain Development - Case studies and a scientific opinion report describe possible nervous-system effects in people exposed to this dye. Because of those reports, there is concern about effects on the developing brain with exposure.

Organ Risk - The ingredient record flags contamination concerns including heavy metals and industrial contaminants (for example cadmium and aniline). These contaminants are known to harm organs like the liver and kidneys with repeated exposure, so contaminated batches pose organ risk.

Absorbed - This color is used on skin and the ingredient notes call out enhanced skin absorption. That means some of the chemical (and any contaminants) can get through baby or child skin and enter the body.

Banned - Regulators restrict how this color can be used. For example, a major national regulator does not approve it for cosmetics around the eyes and enforces concentration/usage limits. Those official rules mean it is restricted or banned for certain uses.

Confidence: MEDIUM

propylene glycol

✅3/10

For kids aged 5 and up (school-age children and older), propylene glycol in normal skin products is usually low risk. It helps keep skin soft and dissolves other ingredients, but it can sometimes bother sensitive skin or eyes.

Confidence: HIGH

natural flavor

✅3/10

Natural flavor is a vague term for flavoring agents that may cause mild skin irritation or allergies in sensitive children. It is likely used to provide a pleasant scent in baby care products.

Confidence: HIGH

FD&C blue no. 1

✅2/10

FD and C blue no 1 is a colorant approved for topical use in cosmetics minor risk of skin irritation rare used for color in wipes or lotions

Confidence: HIGH

benzyl alcohol

✅2/10

Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding

Confidence: HIGH

polyethylene glycol

✅2/10

For school-age children (5 years and older), polyethylene glycol is usually safe to use on the skin in typical amounts. The biggest concern is not the ingredient itself but small impurities that can come from how it’s made.

Confidence: HIGH

carbomer homopolymer type b

✅1/10

Carbomer homopolymer type B is a common thickening agent in topical products. It is very safe for use in baby products including those for 5 plus years old.

No Known Risk - Carbomer Homopolymer Type B is a synthetic polymer used as a thickening agent in topical products. It is generally considered inert and non-toxic, with no evidence linking it to hormone disruption, organ toxicity, or other health risks in babies or children based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

glycerin

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, teens), glycerin is usually safe when used in regular lotions, cleansers or wipes. It helps skin hold on to moisture and is not linked to major health risks.

Confidence: HIGH

polysorbate 80

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, older children and teens), Polysorbate 80 is usually safe to use on the skin in normal amounts. Most safety reviews say the ingredient itself is low risk. The biggest concern comes from possible manufacturing impurities (not the ingredient itself).

Confidence: MEDIUM

saccharin

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age children), saccharin used on the skin is generally low risk. It is a sweetener sometimes added for scent or taste in wipes and other products. Health authorities do not consider it likely to cause cancer and allow limited uses.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About ANBESOL

Kid-approved? ANBESOL

ANBESOL is not recommended for 5+ year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 12 ingredients in ANBESOL. 1 concerning, 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can kids start using oral pain reliever?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 5+ year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

⚠️ Important Disclaimers

Product Recognition: Product names are identified programatically and may be incorrect. Always verify product identity yourself.

Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.