Anacaine (Topical application)
Generic name:benzocaine (topical application route) [ BEN-zoe-kane ]
Drug class:Topical anesthetics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 29, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Anacaine
- Chiggerex
- Mandelay
- Medicone
- Outgro
- Solarcaine
In Canada
- Baby Orajel Nighttime Formula
- Dermoplast Maximum Strength
- Topicaine
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
- Gel/Jelly
- Spray
- Liquid
- Cream
- Ointment
Therapeutic Class: Anesthetic, Local
Chemical Class: Amino Ester
Uses for Anacaine
Benzocaine is used to relieve pain and itching caused by conditions such as sunburn or other minor burns, insect bites or stings, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, minor cuts, or scratches.
Benzocaine belongs to a group of medicines known as topical local anesthetics. It deadens the nerve endings in the skin. This medicine does not cause unconsciousness like general anesthetics do when used for surgery.
This medicine is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use and dose for your medical condition.
Before using Anacaine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Because of benzocaine's toxicity, use in children under 2 years of age is not recommended.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of benzocaine in geriatric patients.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Hyaluronidase
- St John's Wort
