Benzocaine
- Generic Name
- Benzocaine
- Brand Names
- Anbesol Cold Sore Therapy, Cepacol Sore Throat Plus Cough, Cetacaine, Chloraseptic Sore Throat, Chloraseptic Sore Throat + Cough, Diphen, Docusol Plus, Enemeez Plus, Medicaine Sting and Bite, One Touch Reformulated Apr 2009, Orasep Reformulated Dec 2013, Rectogel, Salinocaine, Topex, Vagisil Original Formula, Zap, Zilactin-B
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C9H11NO2
- CAS Number
- 94-09-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- U3RSY48JW5
- Background
Benzocaine is an ester local anesthetic that acts by preventing transmission of impulses along nerve fibers and at nerve endings. It is commonly used for local anesthesia in many over the counter products. Benzocaine was first used for local anesthesia in dentistry.
- Indication
Benzocaine is indicated for local anesthesia in dentistry, minor trauma, and as preparation for infiltrative anesthesia. Benzocaine products are indicated for topical anesthesia in a wide variety of conditions including skin irritation, oral pain, and hemorrhoids.
- Associated Conditions
- Acute Sore Throat Pain, Dental Pain, Gangrene Stomatitis, Gingivitis, Haemorrhoids, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Premature Ejaculation, Secondary Bacterial Infection caused by Tonsillectomy, Secondary Bacterial Infection caused by Tooth Extractions, Skin Irritation, Sore Throat, Stomatitis, Sunburn, Teething pain, Tonsillitis, Tooth Pain, Vomiting, Pruritic dermatosis, Ulceration of the mouth
- Associated Therapies
- Buccopharyngeal anesthesia
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