Benzocaine



Americaine®[OTC]; Americaine® Anesthetic Lubricant [DSC]; Americaine® Hemorrhoidal [OTC]; Anbesol®[OTC]; Anbesol® Baby [OTC]; Anbesol® Cold Sore Therapy [OTC]; Anbesol® Jr. [OTC]; Anbesol® Maximum Strength [OTC]; Benzodent®[OTC]; Cepacol® Sore Throat [OTC]; Chiggerex®[OTC]; Chiggertox®[OTC]; Cylex®[OTC]; Dentapaine [OTC]; Dent's Extra Strength Toothache [OTC]; Dent's Maxi-Strength Toothache [OTC]; Dermoplast® Antibacterial [OTC]; Dermoplast® Pain Relieving [OTC]; Detane®[OTC]; Foille®[OTC]; HDA® Toothache [OTC]; Hurricaine®; Ivy-Rid®[OTC]; Kanka® Soft Brush™[OTC]; Lanacane®[OTC]; Lanacane® Maximum Strength [OTC]; Mycinettes®[OTC]; Orabase®-B with Benzocaine [OTC]; Orajel®[OTC]; Orajel® Baby Teething [OTC]; Orajel® Baby Teething Nighttime [OTC]; Orajel® Denture Plus [OTC]; Orajel® Maximum Strength [OTC]; Orajel® Medicated Toothache [OTC]; Orajel® Mouth Sore [OTC]; Orajel® Multi-Action Cold Sore [OTC]; Orajel PM®[OTC]; Orajel® Ultra Mouth Sore [OTC]; Oticaine; Otocaine™; Outgro®[OTC]; Red Cross™ Canker Sore [OTC]; Rid-A-Pain Dental Drops [OTC]; Skeeter Stik [OTC]; Solarcaine®[OTC]; Sting-Kill [OTC]; Thorets [OTC]; Trocaine®[OTC]; Zilactin®-B [OTC]; Zilactin® Baby [OTC]







Benzocaine

(BEN zoe kane)

U.S. Brand Names
Americaine®[OTC]; Americaine® Anesthetic Lubricant [DSC]; Americaine® Hemorrhoidal [OTC]; Anbesol®[OTC]; Anbesol® Baby [OTC]; Anbesol® Cold Sore Therapy [OTC]; Anbesol® Jr. [OTC]; Anbesol® Maximum Strength [OTC]; Benzodent®[OTC]; Cepacol® Sore Throat [OTC]; Chiggerex®[OTC]; Chiggertox®[OTC]; Cylex®[OTC]; Dentapaine [OTC]; Dent's Extra Strength Toothache [OTC]; Dent's Maxi-Strength Toothache [OTC]; Dermoplast® Antibacterial [OTC]; Dermoplast® Pain Relieving [OTC]; Detane®[OTC]; Foille®[OTC]; HDA® Toothache [OTC]; Hurricaine®; Ivy-Rid®[OTC]; Kanka® Soft Brush™[OTC]; Lanacane®[OTC]; Lanacane® Maximum Strength [OTC]; Mycinettes®[OTC]; Orabase®-B with Benzocaine [OTC]; Orajel®[OTC]; Orajel® Baby Teething [OTC]; Orajel® Baby Teething Nighttime [OTC]; Orajel® Denture Plus [OTC]; Orajel® Maximum Strength [OTC]; Orajel® Medicated Toothache [OTC]; Orajel® Mouth Sore [OTC]; Orajel® Multi-Action Cold Sore [OTC]; Orajel PM®[OTC]; Orajel® Ultra Mouth Sore [OTC]; Oticaine; Otocaine™; Outgro®[OTC]; Red Cross™ Canker Sore [OTC]; Rid-A-Pain Dental Drops [OTC]; Skeeter Stik [OTC]; Solarcaine®[OTC]; Sting-Kill [OTC]; Thorets [OTC]; Trocaine®[OTC]; Zilactin®-B [OTC]; Zilactin® Baby [OTC]
Canadian Brand Names
Anbesol® Baby; Zilactin-B®; Zilactin Baby®
Pharmacologic Category
Local Anesthetic
Reasons not to take this medicine
  • If you have an allergy to benzocaine or any other part of this medicine.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
  • If you have a skin infection.
What is this medicine used for?
  • This medicine is used to treat symptoms of hemorrhoids or rectal irritation.
  • This medicine is used to relieve the pain caused by sunburn and skin irritation.
  • This medicine is used to relieve pain from a toothache, sore throat, or canker sore.
  • This medicine is used to numb an area of the skin before a procedure.
  • This medicine is used to relieve pain from ear infections.
How does it work?
  • Benzocaine numbs the nerves in the area applied.
How is it best taken?
  • Skin:
  • Do not take this medicine by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
  • Wash hands before and after use.
  • Clean affected area before use. Make sure to dry well.
  • Apply a thin layer to the affected skin and rub in gently.
  • If you are using a spray form for your face, spray on hand or gauze and apply to face.
  • Oral:
  • Do not swallow medicine unless told to do so by healthcare provider.
  • Ear:
  • For the ear only.
  • Wash hands before and after use.
  • Lie on side with affected ear up.
  • For children younger than 3 years of age, pull the outer ear outward and downward.
  • For children 3 years of age and older and adults, pull the outer ear outward and upward.
  • Instill drops in ear without touching dropper to ear. Stay on side for 2 minutes or insert cotton plug into ear.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
  • Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
  • If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
  • Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
  • Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
  • Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
  • Use caution on skin where a large area is involved or where there are open wounds.
  • Do not eat while your mouth feels numb. You may injure yourself by biting your tongue.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.
  • Oral Spray:
  • If you have heart disease, talk with healthcare provider.
  • If you have lung disease, talk with healthcare provider.
  • If you smoke, talk with healthcare provider.
What are some possible side effects of this medicine?
  • Skin irritation.
What should I monitor?
  • Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately
  • If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center immediately or dial 911.
  • Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Significant change in balance.
  • Weakness, numbness, or tingling.
  • Significant change in thinking clearly and logically.
  • Severe skin irritation.
  • Severe ear pain.
  • Any rash.
  • No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
  • Oral Spray:
  • Blue or gray skin color; headache; dizziness; difficulty breathing; feeling tired or weak; and/or fast heartbeat.
How should I store this medicine?
  • Store at room temperature.
  • Protect from heat.
General statements
  • If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
  • Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
  • Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
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