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Benzocaine - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Benzocaine Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Benzocaine-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Benzocaine brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Benzocaine
Pronunciation : BENZ o kane
ICD Code : Y48.3 Therapeutic Classification : Local Anesthetics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Benzocaine

India :

International :


Orajel, Hurricaine, Dermoplast, Vagisil Anti-Itch Creme

Why is Benzocaine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a local anesthetic used to treat painful conditions such as mouth ulcers, sore throat, before inserting instruments into the rectum or vagina for examination. It works by numbing the skin.

When should Benzocaine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity, complete heart block, low plasma-cholinesterase concentrations, pyrogenic infection at or near the skin. Injection into or application to inflamed, infected tissues, damaged skin mucosa or on perforated tympanic membrane.

What is the dosage of Benzocaine?

Adult: Topical analgesia and anesthesia- As gel, paste, cream, lotion, spray, solution or suppository up to 20%: Apply as directed by your physician.

How should Benzocaine be taken?

It comes as a gel, lotion to apply topically.

What are the warnings and precautions for Benzocaine?

•Caution should be exercised in elderly, debilitated, child, pregnancy, epilepsy, impaired cardiac conduction or respiratory function, shock or liver impairment, myasthenia gravis patients.

• Avoid applying this drug to large areas of the skin or middle ear. Do not eat or drink for a minimum of 3 to 4. hours after using the anesthetic for mouth conditions. Do not rub or touch the eye after application into the eye.

• Chemical burns must be neutralized before treatment with this medication.

What are the side effects of Benzocaine?

Local- Slight stinging, irritation, numbness of tongue and mouth region.

What are the other precautions for Benzocaine?

Do not use on people with known allergies to this and PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) compounds.

What are the storage conditions for Benzocaine?

Store it at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C.Keep out of the reach of children.

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