Benzocaine is a fast-absorbing local anesthetic, used as an analgesic, that can be applied to the skin or mucous membranes.
Benzocaine can be used in oral solutions, spray, ointments and pills and is produced by the Pharmacochemic Laboratory or Boehringer Ingelheim, for example.
The price of Benzocaine varies between 6 and 20 reais and depends on the formula, quantity and laboratory.
Benzocaine is a topical anesthetic that can be used in the throat, gums, vagina and skin.
This component is commonly found in many medications indicated for the treatment of infectious oropharyngeal irritation and pain or minor skin surgeries, as well as in cases of tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, gingivitis, stomatitis, Vincent’s angina and cold sores.
When applying for dentistry, gastroenterology, and otolaryngology, a small amount of gel should be applied to the site to be anesthetized.
In gynecology, obstetrics and dermatology a deeper absorption should be ensured and, therefore, several applications should be performed, waiting about 30 seconds after each application.
Benzocaine has side effects such as contact dermatitis, burning in the mouth, cyanosis and hardening of mucous membranes.
Benzocaine is contraindicated in patients who have a history of hypersensitivity to benzocaine and other local anesthetics derived from p-aminobenzoic acid or hypersensitivity to one of the drug’s excipients.
In addition, it should not be applied to the eyes or children under 2 years of age and gel should be avoided to treat pregnant women, especially at the beginning of pregnancy.