BENZOCAINE

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 Itching

Frequently 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 Heartbeat

Common Side-Effects

BENZOCAINE : Skin Irritation

Rare Side-Effects

BENZOCAINE : Hives, Chest Pain, Itchy Skin, Skin Irritation, Wheezing, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Mouth Swelling, Difficulty Swallowing, Shortness Of Breath

Food Interactions

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Technical Classification

BENZOCAINE is categorized as: TOPICAL ANESTHETICS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with BENZOCAINE as Ingredient

AUDISOL DPSCHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.5 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V
CHLOROMYCETIN EAR DPSCHLORAMPHENICOL 5.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 1.0 %W/V
CHLOROMYCETIN EYE DROPSCHLORAMPHENICOL 125 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 1 %W/V
CLEARWAX EAR-DPSTURPENTINE OIL 15 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2 %W/V
CLINWAX EAR DPSCHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, TERPENTINE OIL 1.5 %W/V
D WAX EAR DPSTERPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V
DERMOWAX EAR DPSCHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V
DESOL DPSTURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.5 %W/V
DEWAXO DPSCHLORBUTOL 5.0 %, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %
DIZOLWAX EAR DPSTERPENTINE OIL , PARADICHLOROBENZENE , CHLORBUTOL , BENZOCAINE
DREP WAX DPSCHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V
EXWAX EAR DPSBENZOCAINE , CHLORBUTOL
FASTWAX EAR-DPSTURPENTINE 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 GELBENZOCAINE 20.0 %W/V, CHLORHEXIDINE 0.2 %W/V
HEALEX PLUS 0.36%/6.5% SPRAYCETRIMIDE 6.5 %, BENZOCAINE 0.36 %
MAMDEW BABY 7.50% GELBENZOCAINE 7.5 %
MAMDEW BABY GELBENZOCAINE 7.5 %
MUCOPAIN GELBENZOCAINE 20 %W/W
OMNISOOTHE 10MG LOZENGEBENZOCAINE 10.0 MG
ORAGARD B 20% GELBENZOCAINE 20.0 %
ORIWAX EAR DPS 10MLTURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V
OTOREX DPSTURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V
OTOREX EAR-DPSTURPENTINE 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 DPSTURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %
PERFOCYN PLUS DPSCHLORAMPHENICOL 5.0 %, BENZOCAINE 3.0 %, ACETIC ACID 2.0 %, PREDNISOLONE 0.5 %
POLYCAIN GELMAGALDRATE 800 MG, SIMETHICONE 125 MG, BENZOCAINE 10 MG
SARWAX 10ML EAR DPSTURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V
SOLIWAX EAR-DPSTURPENTINE 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% OINTBENZOCAINE 7.5 %
UNIWAX DPSTURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %V/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 5.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 2.7 %W/V
VOVAX EAR DPSTURPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V
WAXIL EAR DPSTERPENTINE OIL 15.0 %W/V, CHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V
WAXOFF EAR DPSPARADICHLOROBENZENE , TERPENTINE OIL , CHLORBUTOL , BENZOCAINE
WAXOLVE EAR DPSCHLORBUTOL 5.0 %, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %
WAXOLVE EAR DROPSCHLORBUTOL 5 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V
WAXONIL EAR DPSCHLORBUTOL 5.0 %W/V, BENZOCAINE 2.7 %W/V, PARADICHLOROBENZENE 2.0 %W/V
WAXRID EAR-DPSBENZOCAINE , CHLORBUTOL , PARADICHLOROBENZENE , TERPENTINE OIL