Anbesol

[gufflings]

I've searched high and low for this in East Dulwich. Anyone know a local stockist? They only have the adults' version in Lloyds. Some of the chemists had never even heard of it...

[Gussy]

Have you tried either Boots or Superdrug in Peckham? I haven't actually bought any from these stores, but I did buy it from a Superdrug about a year ago, so I know they did stock it. It's normally be behind the counter so you need to ask for it. Hope that helps, sorry its not directly in ED...

[Knomester]

As far as I know there isn't a child version is there? The one I have says suitable for all ages... I bought it at the Day Lewis chemist on Forest Hill Road.

[The Nappy Lady]

I get it from Krystal pharmacy in Nunhead. A lot of chemist think you can use it on children - tell them to check the instructions! Think it's the same one for adults & children.

Xx

[Fuschia]

There certainly usd to be a teething gel... the adult strength anbesol says not suitable for children

http://www.oneclickpharmacy.co.uk/medicines-tooth,-gum-&-mouth-mouth-ulcers-anbesol-adult-strength-p-2252.html

http://www.oneclickpharmacy.co.uk/medicines-infant-&-baby-teething-aids-anbesol-teething-p-2067.html

[anna_r]

When I told the pharmacist I wanted it for my 2 year old they wouldn't sell it to me, even though the instructions inside say it can be used on children. Instead they told me to try teething powders, as if i hadnt already tried everything else for 2 year molar hell. So I sent my husband out to get it and tell them it was for his mouth ulcer.

[gufflings]

Thanks, folks!

Did a Google images search and there does seem to be a baby version. The version I found today in Lloyds said specifically on the packaging that it was for adults, so I thought I'd better not risk it.

Will have a look in Superdrug/Boots tomorrow as need to pop that way anyway.

[melbourne groover]

Try the co-op pharmacy, they usually have it. It is the one with a pic of a baby on it I think.

[Fuschia]

I seem to recall there was a warning out about the adult version... maybe some substance similar to aspirin?

[Fuschia]

Ah, it was about bonjela

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8012174.stm

[willjac]

I managed to track it down at the pharmacy bit in Morrisons in Peckham - they had both the gel & the liquid

[The Nappy Lady]

The one I use is in a White box with blue & green print IIRC. It's a liquid but def. Says you can use on babies/toddlers in instructions - 1 dab on finger & rub on the sore patch.

I've used for both mine & swear by it.

[The Nappy Lady]

Just to add - it is a non systemic topical pain killer, so you can use it alongside Calpol or Calprofen type meds if baby is really suffering.

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

I got mine from the chemist near the library , Sadlers Chemist. ( Near Costcutters/Val's/Red Apple) Mine says suitable for Children, Adults and the Elderly. It is in liquid form.

[gufflings]

Brill! Thanks for the info. Going to Rhyme Time this morning so shall try Sadlers first...

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

Any luck?