ANBESOL

oral pain reliever • For 6-12 month old babies • Skin contact 🧴

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Can older babies use ANBESOL?

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NO - AVOID

Safety Score: 10/10 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: ANBESOL contains 12 ingredients. 1 avoid, 2 concerning, 5 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (12 found)

Benzocaine 20%

🚫10/10

Benzocaine 20 percent is highly unsafe for infants due to risk of methemoglobinemia and is not approved for baby topical use

Confidence: HIGHView Details

D&C yellow no. 10

🚨6/10

D and C yellow no 10 is a synthetic dye not recommended for infant skin due to allergy and absorption risks likely used for color

Confidence: HIGHView Details

FD&C red no. 40

🚨6/10

FD and C red no 40 is a synthetic dye not recommended for infant skin due to allergy and irritation risk likely used for color

Confidence: HIGHView Details

benzyl alcohol

⚠️5/10

Benzyl Alcohol is a preservative but can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in infants use with caution

Confidence: HIGHView Details

FD&C blue no. 1

⚠️5/10

FD and C blue no 1 is a synthetic dye used for color not essential in baby products rare skin reactions possible caution advised for infants

Confidence: HIGHView Details

saccharin

⚠️5/10

Saccharin is an artificial sweetener rarely used in baby topicals safety data for infant skin is limited use with caution may be present for taste masking

Confidence: MEDIUMView Details

carbomer homopolymer type b

⚠️4/10

Cannot confirm carbomer homopolymer type b as a standard ingredient may be a misreading or typo

Confidence: LOWView Details

natural flavor

⚠️4/10

Natural flavor is not a standard topical ingredient and may be a misreading or typo so safety cannot be determined

Confidence: LOWView Details

polyethylene glycol

✅3/10

Polyethylene glycol is generally safe in topical baby products but may cause irritation in sensitive skin used as an emulsifier or solvent

Confidence: HIGHView Details

propylene glycol

✅3/10

Propylene glycol is generally safe in low concentrations for baby skin used as a humectant but may cause irritation in sensitive infants

Confidence: HIGHView Details

polysorbate 80

✅2/10

Polysorbate 80 is a mild surfactant and emulsifier generally considered safe for baby skin in low concentrations

Confidence: HIGHView Details

glycerin

✅0/10

Glycerin is widely used in baby products as a moisturizer and is considered very safe for topical use in infants

Confidence: HIGHView Details

Common Questions About ANBESOL

Safe for older babies? ANBESOL

ANBESOL is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 12 ingredients in ANBESOL. 1 avoid, 2 concerning, 5 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using oral pain reliever?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 6-12 month old babies. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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