Benzocaine Medication Information
Get detailed information on Benzocaine, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Benzocaine provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Benzocaine Pronunciation : BENZ o kane ICD Code : Y48.3 Therapeutic Classification : Local AnestheticsTrade Names/Brand Names of Benzocaine
India :
Mucopain |
Otorex |
Zero-Wax |
Enteromycetin Otic |
Parabec |
T -Jel |
Scabinil Crm |
Scabindon |
Nit -N-Mite (25 gm) |
Nowax
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.
