This drug belongs to a group of medication known as topical local anesthetics - an-ess-THET-iks . Topical anesthetics are using to relieve pain and itching causing by conditions such as sunburn or other minor burns, insect bites or stings, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and minor cuts and scratches.
Topical anesthetics deaden the nerve endings in the skin. They do not cause unconsciousness as do general anesthetics using for surgery.
Most topical anesthetics are available without a prescription; however, your family doctor may have special instructions on the How to Use and dose for your medical problem.
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: Amethocaine Butyl aminobenzoate Cinchocaine Ethyl aminobenzoate Lignocaine Pramocaine
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-thol 3. Butamben - byoo-TAM-ben 4. Dibucaine - DYE-byoo-kane 5. Lidocaine - LYE-doe-kane 6. Pramoxine - pra-MOX-een 7. Pramoxineand Menthol - pra-MOX-een and MEN-thol 8. Tetracaine - TET-ra-kane 9. Tetracaineand Menthol - TET-ra-kane and MEN-thol† † Not commercially available in Canada Generic name product may be available in the USA