Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Benzocaine Gel
Benzocaine Gel
| Generic name | Benzocaine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Local anesthetic (numbing medication) |
| Forms | Mucous membrane lozenge, Topical cream, Topical gel, Topical spray, Rectal ointment, Topical ointment, Topical liquid, Mucous membrane spray, Mucous membrane gel, Mucous membrane swab, Mucous membrane liquid, Compounding powder, Rectal suppository, Topical lotion, Mucous membrane paste, Mucous membrane tablet disintegrating, Topical swab, Mucous membrane powder for reconstitution, Topical stick |
Benzocaine topical is a local anesthetic (numbing medication) that comes in gel and other forms. It is used on the skin or inside the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or rectum to numb pain.
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