ANBESOL

oral pain reliever • For adults • Skin contact 🧴

oral pain reliever

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Is this safe for adults to use ANBESOL?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: ANBESOL contains 12 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (12 found)

Benzocaine

⚠️5/10

For adults: benzocaine is a topical numbing medicine that can work well but has safety limits. Some governments restrict or ban it for cosmetic use. Most adults tolerate it, but it can sometimes cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or — rarely — a serious blood problem that reduces oxygen.

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

D&C yellow no. 10

✅3/10

Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding

Confidence: MEDIUM

propylene glycol

✅3/10

For adults and teens, propylene glycol is usually safe when used on normal skin. It helps keep skin moisturized and makes products feel smooth. A small number of people may get redness, itching, or other irritation.

Confidence: HIGH

benzyl alcohol

✅2/10

For adults: usually safe in normal skin products. Most people can use it without problems, but it can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some people.

Confidence: MEDIUM

polyethylene glycol

✅2/10

For adults, polyethylene glycol (PEG) in creams and lotions is usually safe when used on normal, unbroken skin. Most health concerns are small, but there are important manufacturing-related contamination worries.

Confidence: MEDIUM

natural flavor

✅2/10

Natural flavor is a common ingredient used to add scent or mild fragrance in topical products. Generally safe but may cause mild irritation in sensitive skin.

Confidence: HIGH

FD&C blue no. 1

✅1/10

FD&C blue no 1 is a commonly used colorant approved for topical use in cosmetics and personal care products

Confidence: HIGH

FD&C red no. 40

✅1/10

Red 40 is a common synthetic dye approved for topical use in cosmetics minor risk of irritation in sensitive individuals

Confidence: HIGH

carbomer homopolymer type b

✅1/10

Carbomer homopolymer type B is a common thickening agent in topical products with very low toxicity and minimal irritation risk for adults.

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 adults: glycerin is a common, low‑risk ingredient used in creams and lotions to pull moisture into the skin. Most adults, including those with dry skin, tolerate it well.

Confidence: HIGH

polysorbate 80

✅1/10

For adults: Polysorbate 80 is usually safe in creams and lotions when made by reputable manufacturers. Most health risks are low, but there is a notable concern that it can be contaminated during manufacturing with chemicals like ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane, and it can sometimes irritate eyes or sensitive skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

saccharin

✅1/10

For adults, saccharin used on the skin is considered low risk. Major health agencies do not list it as a likely cancer risk and it is not expected to build up in the body.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About ANBESOL

Adult-safe? ANBESOL

Use caution with ANBESOL for adults. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

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

When can adults using oral pain reliever?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for adults. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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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.

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