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Overview
BENZOCAINE is a Schedule H drug.Benzocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
Benzocaine topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, teething pain, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and many other sources of minor pain on a surface of the body. Benzocaine is also used to numb the skin or surfaces inside the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or rectum to lessen the pain of inserting a medical instrument such as a tube or speculum.
Benzocaine topical used in the mouth or throat may cause methemoglobinemia (met-HEEM-oh glo-bin-EE-mee-a), a life-threatening condition in which the amount of oxygen in your blood stream becomes dangerously low
Usage
BENZOCAINE can address symptoms like: Body ItchingFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Generally considered as Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Generally considered as Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Generally considered as Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: Topical (Local Application)Precautions
- Do not use benzocaine topical if you have ever had methemoglobinemia.
- Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Use the smallest amount of medicine needed to numb the skin or relieve pain. Do not use large amounts of benzocaine topical, or cover treated skin areas with a bandage or plastic wrap without medical advice.
- Do not use benzocaine topical to treat large skin areas or deep puncture wounds. Avoid using the medicine on skin that is raw or blistered, such as a severe burn or abrasion.To treat minor skin conditions, apply a thin layer of benzocaine topical to the affected area. If using the spray, hold the container 6 to 12 inches away from the skin. Do not spray this medication onto your face. Spray it instead on your hands and then rub it onto the face, avoiding contact with your eyes.To treat hemorrhoids, apply the medication up to 6 times per day.
- Clean the area with soap and water before applying benzocaine topical. Wash your hands before and after inserting a rectal suppository.
- Do not take a rectal suppository by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum.
- Try to empty your bowel and bladder just before using the benzocaine suppository.
- Avoid eating within 1 hour after using benzocaine topical on your gums or inside your mouth.
- Benzocaine topical is for use only on the surface of your body, or just inside the mouth, vagina, or rectum. Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. Avoid swallowing the gel, liquid, or ointment while applying it to your gums or the inside of your mouth. The throat spray or oral lozenge may be swallowed gradually during use.
Symptoms of Overdosage
BENZOCAINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Irregular HeartbeatCommon Side-Effects
BENZOCAINE : Skin IrritationRare Side-Effects
BENZOCAINE : Hives, Chest Pain, Itchy Skin, Skin Irritation, Wheezing, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Mouth Swelling, Difficulty Swallowing, Shortness Of BreathFood Interactions
No contentTechnical Classification
BENZOCAINE is categorized as: TOPICAL ANESTHETICS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTSStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with BENZOCAINE as Ingredient
AUDISOL DPS | CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.5 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V |
CHLOROMYCETIN EAR DPS | CHLORAMPHENICOL 5.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 1.0 %W/V |
CHLOROMYCETIN EYE DROPS | CHLORAMPHENICOL 125 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 1 %W/V |
CLEARWAX EAR-DPS | TURPENTINE OIL 15 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2 %W/V |
CLINWAX EAR DPS | CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, TERPENTINE OIL 1.5 %W/V |
D WAX EAR DPS | TERPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V |
DERMOWAX EAR DPS | CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V |
DESOL DPS | TURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.5 %W/V |
DEWAXO DPS | CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 % |
DIZOLWAX EAR DPS | TERPENTINE OIL , PARADICHLOROBENZENE , CHLORBUTOL , BENZOCAINE |
DREP WAX DPS | CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V |
EXWAX EAR DPS | BENZOCAINE , CHLORBUTOL |
FASTWAX EAR-DPS | TURPENTINE OIL 15 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2 %W/V |
GEE X 20%W/V/0.2%W/V ORAL GEL | BENZOCAINE 20.0 %W/V, CHLORHEXIDINE 0.2 %W/V |
HEALEX PLUS 0.36%/6.5% SPRAY | CETRIMIDE 6.5 %, BENZOCAINE 0.36 % |
MAMDEW BABY 7.50% GEL | BENZOCAINE 7.5 % |
MAMDEW BABY GEL | BENZOCAINE 7.5 % |
MUCOPAIN GEL | BENZOCAINE 20 %W/W |
OMNISOOTHE 10MG LOZENGE | BENZOCAINE 10.0 MG |
ORAGARD B 20% GEL | BENZOCAINE 20.0 % |
ORIWAX EAR DPS 10ML | TURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V |
OTOREX DPS | TURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V |
OTOREX EAR-DPS | TURPENTINE OIL 15 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V |
PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2% + BENZOCAINE 2.7% + CHLORBUTOL 5% + TURPENTINE OIL15% EAR DPS | TURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 % |
PERFOCYN PLUS DPS | CHLORAMPHENICOL 5.0 %, BENZOCAINE 3.0 %, ACETIC ACID 2.0 %, PREDNISOLONE 0.5 % |
POLYCAIN GEL | MAGALDRATE 800 MG, SIMETHICONE 125 MG, BENZOCAINE 10 MG |
SARWAX 10ML EAR DPS | TURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V |
SOLIWAX EAR-DPS | TURPENTINE OIL 15 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2 %W/V, BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE 0.05 %W/V |
T JEL 7.50% OINT | BENZOCAINE 7.5 % |
UNIWAX DPS | TURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %V/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 5.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 2.7 %W/V |
VOVAX EAR DPS | TURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V |
WAXIL EAR DPS | TERPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V |
WAXOFF EAR DPS | PARADICHLOROBENZENE , TERPENTINE OIL , CHLORBUTOL , BENZOCAINE |
WAXOLVE EAR DPS | CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 % |
WAXOLVE EAR DROPS | CHLORBUTOL 5 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V |
WAXONIL EAR DPS | CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V |
WAXRID EAR-DPS | BENZOCAINE , CHLORBUTOL , PARADICHLOROBENZENE , TERPENTINE OIL |