Benzocaine is a local anesthetic that works by causing temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin.
Benzocaine is a local anesthetic that works by causing temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin.
Benzocaine topical is used on the skin to stop itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor burns, insect bites) and to treat minor discomfort and itching caused by hemorrhoids and certain other problems of the genital/anal area (such as anal fissures, itching around the vagina/rectum).
Do not use this medicine on a child younger than 2 years old without medical advice.
Benzocaine topical used in the mouth or throat may cause methemoglobinemia, a life-threatening condition in which the amount of oxygen in your blood stream becomes dangerously low. Do not use benzocaine topical if you have ever had methemoglobinemia.
Temporary redness, stinging, or irritation at the application site may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: slow/shallow breathing, slow/irregular heartbeat, seizures.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, new or worsening itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
Precautions
Before using benzocaine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other “caine” anesthetics (such as procaine); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of broken skin/infection in the affected area, heart disease.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Nursing mothers should not use it on or near the nipple to prevent a nursing infant from swallowing it. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Interactions
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.
An overdose of numbing medications can cause fatal side effects if too much of the medicine is absorbed through your skin and into your blood. Use the smallest amount of this medication needed.
If overdose is suspected, bring the victim to the nearest hospital right away.
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