Dental anesthetics - an-ess-THET-iks are using in the mouth to relieve pain or irritation causing by many conditions. Examples include toothache, teething and sores in or around the mouth, such as cold sores, canker sores and fever blisters. Always some of these medication are using to relieve pain or irritation causing by dentures or other dental appliances, including braces. However, if you have an infection or a lot of large sores in your mouth, check with your family doctor or dentist before using a dental anesthetic because other kinds of treat may be needed. Always the risk of side effects is increased.
One form of lidocaine is also using to relieve pain causing by certain throat conditions. Some forms of benzocaine, benzocaine and menthol combination, and dyclonine are also using to relieve sore throat pain.
Some of these medication are available only with your family doctor's or dentist's prescription. Others are available without a prescription; however, your family doctor or dentist may have special instructions on the proper use and dose for your medical problem. Some nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " aerosols, gels, liquids, or ointments that contain a local anesthetic are not meant to be using in or around the mouth. If you have any questions about which product to use, check with your pharmacist.
These medication are available in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Other commonly using names are: dyclocaine ethyl aminobenzoate lignocaine
Note:For quick reference, the following anesthetics are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.
This information applies to the following medication: 1. Benzocaine - BEN-zoe-kane 2. Benzocaine and Menthol - BEN-zoe-kane and MEN-thole 3. Benzocaine and Phenol - BEN-zoe-kane and FEE-nole 4. Dyclonine - DYE-kloe-neen 5. Lidocaine - LYE-doe-kane Generic name product may be available in the USA