Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Benzocaine Spray

Benzocaine Spray

Generic namebenzocaine topical
Drug classtopical anesthetic
Formsgel, topical solution/liquid, spray, lozenge, ointment

Benzocaine spray is a topical local anesthetic that temporarily numbs nerve endings in the skin, mouth, or throat to block pain and itching signals.

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General information, not medical advice

Your prescriber and the leaflet in your pack know your situation. This page does not.

  • Follow your prescriber and the leaflet
  • Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
  • Doses and warnings differ by country and product
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