A local anaesthetic containing a flavouring e.g. mint, apple, cherry, pineapple, blackcurrant is disclosed. The anaesthetic is preferably for use by dentists, in particular as an injectable local anaesthetic. Preferred anaesthetics which may be used include lidocaine, bupivacaine, levobupivacaine, lidocaine, mepivacaine, prilocaine, ropivacaine and tetracaine.
