Benzocaine

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Other
Burns
Earache
Fissure In Ano
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex
Oral Ulcer
Otitis Externa
Otitis Media
Pain
Pruritus
Toothache

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Uses of Benzocaine

Updated: November 25, 2014

Benzocaine is used in the treatment of:

Burns
Earache
Fissure in Ano
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex
Oral Ulcer
Otitis Externa
Otitis Media
Pruritus
Toothache

Benzocaine is used in the prevention of:

Pain

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Benzocaine Brand Names

Benzocaine may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Benzocaine Drug Class

Benzocaine is part of the drug class:

Anesthetics for topical use

Benzocaine Interactions

This is not a complete list of Benzocainedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Benzocaine and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Benzocaine falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Benzocaine should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Benzocaine should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Benzocaine Dosage

Take benzocaine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Benzocaine dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

the condition being treated
other medical conditions you have
other medications you are taking
how you respond to this medication
your weight
your height
your age
your gender

Benzocaine is available in the following doses:

Acetic/antipyrine/benzocaine/polycos Otic Otic Solution
Antipyrine-benzocaine Otic 54 Mg-14 Mg/ml Otic Solution
Antipyrine/benzocaine/phenylephrine Otic 5%-5%-0.25% Otic Solution
Antipyrine/benzocaine/zinc Acetate Otic 54 Mg-10 Mg-10 Mg/ml Otic Solution
Benzalkonium Chloride-benzocaine Topical 0.12%-10% Mucous Membrane Liquid
Benzalkonium Chloride-benzocaine Topical 0.2%-20% Topical Spray
Benzethonium Chloride-benzocaine Topical 0.2%-20% Topical Spray
Benzocaine Otic 20% Otic Solution
Benzocaine Topical 10 Mg Mucous Membrane Lozenge
Benzocaine Topical 10% Mucous Membrane Gel
Benzocaine Topical 10% Mucous Membrane Liquid
Benzocaine Topical 10% Mucous Membrane Powder For Reconstitution
Benzocaine Topical 10% Topical Ointment
Benzocaine Topical 15 Mg Mucous Membrane Lozenge
Benzocaine Topical 15% Mucous Membrane Gel
Benzocaine Topical 15% Topical Liquid
Benzocaine Topical 18.9% Topical Swab
Benzocaine Topical 20% Mucous Membrane Gel
Benzocaine Topical 20% Mucous Membrane Liquid
Benzocaine Topical 20% Mucous Membrane Paste
Benzocaine Topical 20% Mucous Membrane Spray
Benzocaine Topical 20% Mucous Membrane Swab
Benzocaine Topical 20% Rectal Ointment
Benzocaine Topical 20% Topical Cream
Benzocaine Topical 20% Topical Gel
Benzocaine Topical 20% Topical Liquid
Benzocaine Topical 20% Topical Ointment
Benzocaine Topical 20% Topical Spray
Benzocaine Topical 3 Mg Mucous Membrane Lozenge
Benzocaine Topical 4 Mg Mucous Membrane Lozenge
Benzocaine Topical 5% Mucous Membrane Spray
Benzocaine Topical 5% Topical Cream
Benzocaine Topical 5% Topical Gel
Benzocaine Topical 5% Topical Stick
Benzocaine Topical 6 Mg Mucous Membrane Lozenge
Benzocaine Topical 6 Mg Mucous Membrane Tablet, Disintegrating
Benzocaine Topical 6% Topical Cream
Benzocaine Topical 7.5% Mucous Membrane Gel
Benzocaine Topical 7.5% Mucous Membrane Liquid
Benzocaine Topical 7.5% Topical Gel
Benzocaine Topical Compounding Powder
Benzocaine Topical Rectal Suppository
Benzocaine Topical Topical Cream
Benzocaine Topical Topical Gel
Benzocaine Topical Topical Liquid
Benzocaine Topical Topical Lotion
Benzocaine Topical Topical Ointment
Benzocaine Topical Topical Spray
Benzocaine Topical With Camphor And Menthol Topical Gel
Benzocaine-cetylpyridinium Topical 10 Mg-0.07% Oral Lozenge
Benzocaine-cetylpyridinium Topical 10 Mg-2.5 Mg Oral Lozenge
Benzocaine-cetylpyridinium Topical 20%-0.1% Topical Liquid
Benzocaine-chloroxylenol Topical 5%-0.1% Topical Ointment
Benzocaine-chloroxylenol Topical 5%-0.6% Topical Spray
Benzocaine-dextromethorphan 10 Mg-10 Mg Oral Lozenge
Benzocaine-dextromethorphan 2 Mg-5 Mg Oral Lozenge
Benzocaine-dextromethorphan 7.5 Mg-5 Mg Oral Lozenge
Benzocaine-docusate 20 Mg-283 Mg Rectal Enema
Benzocaine-isopropyl Alcohol Topical Topical Pad
Benzocaine-menthol Topical 15 Mg-2.1 Mg Mucous Membrane Lozenge
Benzocaine-menthol Topical 15 Mg-2.6 Mg Mucous Membrane Lozenge
Benzocaine-menthol Topical 15 Mg-3.6 Mg Mucous Membrane Lozenge
Benzocaine-menthol Topical 15 Mg-4 Mg Mucous Membrane Lozenge
Benzocaine-menthol Topical 4 Mg-9 Mg Mucous Membrane Lozenge
Benzocaine-menthol Topical 6 Mg-10 Mg Mucous Membrane Lozenge
Benzocaine-resorcinol Topical 20%-3% Vaginal Cream
Benzocaine-resorcinol Topical 5%-2% Vaginal Cream
Benzocaine-trimethobenzamide 2%-100 Mg Rectal Suppository
Benzocaine-trimethobenzamide 2%-200 Mg Rectal Suppository
Benzocaine-zinc Chloride Topical 5%-0.1% Mucous Membrane Liquid
Benzocaine-zinc Chloride Topical 5%-0.1% Mucous Membrane Spray
Benzocaine/butamben/tetracaine Topical 14%-2%-2% Mucous Membrane Aerosol
Benzocaine/butamben/tetracaine Topical 14%-2%-2% Mucous Membrane Gel
Benzocaine/butamben/tetracaine Topical 14%-2%-2% Mucous Membrane Kit
Benzocaine/butamben/tetracaine Topical 14%-2%-2% Mucous Membrane Ointment
Benzocaine/butamben/tetracaine Topical 14%-2%-2% Mucous Membrane Solution
Benzocaine/cetylpyridinium/menthol Topical 2%-0.1%-0.5% Topical Liquid
Benzocaine/chloroxylenol/hydrocortisone Otic 15 Mg-1 Mg-10 Mg/ml Otic Suspension
Benzocaine/phenol/povidone Iodine Topical 6.3% Mucous Membrane Gel
Benzocaine/phenol/povidone Iodine Topical 6.3% Mucous Membrane Liquid
Benzocaine/phenylephrine/ppa 10 Mg-5 Mg-10.5 Mg Oral Lozenge