Dibucaine Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Dibucaine, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Dibucaine brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Dibucaine

Pronunciation : DIE-byoo-cane

Therapeutic Classification : Topical Anesthetics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Dibucaine

India :

Otogesic | Otogesic

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International :

Cincain, Nupercainal, Nupercaine and Sovcaine

Why is Dibucaine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a topical anesthetic; prescribed for pain due to sunburns, minor burns, cuts, scratches, insect bites, stings or hemorrhoids. It blocks nerves from sending pain impulses to the brain.

When should Dibucaine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Dibucaine?

Adult: Topical- Surface anesthetic: As 1% cream/ointment: Apply as directed. Haemorrhoids: As 0.05% ointment: Apply twice daily and after each bowel movement.

How should Dibucaine be taken?

It comes as a solution for topical application.

What are the warnings and precautions for Dibucaine?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of elderly, debilitated patients, children, epilepsy, heart or lung disease, shock, liver impairment, myasthenia gravis, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Do not to rub or touch the eye while anesthesia persists.

• Avoid long-term use and application to extensive areas.

• Avoid exposure to sunlight.

What are the side effects of Dibucaine?

Central Nervous System - Restlessness, excitement, nervousness, tingling, dizziness, ringing in the ear, blurred vision, tremor and epilepsy.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea and vomiting.
Heart - Low blood pressure, slow heart rate, abnormal heart rhythm and heart arrest.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle twitching.