Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 3, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Anbesol
- Babee Teething
- Benzodent
- Benz-O-Sthetic
- Bi-Zets/Benzo-Troches
- Dentemp's
- Dent-O-Kain/20
- Detane
- Gumsol
- HAD
- Hurricaine
- Hurricane Spray Kit
- Kank-A Soft Brush
- Larynex
- Miradyne-3
- Mycinette
- Orabase-B
- Oracaine
- Ora film
- Orajel
- OraMagic Plus
- Orasol
- Red Cross Canker Sore
- Thorets
- Trocaine
- Zetts
- Zilactin
- Zilactin-B
In Canada
- Anbesol Extra Strength
- Anbesol Liquid
- Baby Anbesol
- Baby Orajel
- Baby Orajel Liquid
- Maximum Strength Orajel Pm
- Orajel Extra Strength
Available Dosage Forms:
- Gel/Jelly
- Paste
- Lotion
- Spray
- Powder for Suspension
- Cream
- Swab
- Solution
- Lozenge/Troche
- Ointment
Therapeutic Class: Anesthetic, Local
Chemical Class: Amino Ester
Uses for benzocaine
Benzocaine is used to relieve pain and irritation caused by sore throat, sore mouth, or canker sores.
Benzocaine is available without a prescription. Your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use and dose for your medical problem.
Before using benzocaine
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 benzocaine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to benzocaine 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.
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of Cepacol® lozenges in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been est...
