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Benzocaine

Oral Anesthetic
Ointment · Solution5 brands · 4 makers
Benzocaine is an oral Anesthetic For oral mucosal use. Benzocaine is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Ear, Nose and Throat Preparations and Dental Preparations.
Generic namebenzocaine
Therapeutic classEar, Nose and Throat Preparations and Dental Preparations > 28.2 Dental
Form & strength (NLEM)Ointment: 0.2%; Solution: 20%
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Use For oral mucosal use. Use only as directed by dentist.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Benzocaine. Full label: DailyMed.

Use For oral mucosal use. Use only as directed by dentist. For the temporary relief of pain due to minor dental procedures.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Benzocaine. Full label: DailyMed.

Apply only amount needed to the oral mucosa to prevent or relieve pain.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Methemoglobinemia warning: Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in the blood. This can occur even if you have used this product before.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

5 products from 4 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Mucopain CreamBenzocaineICPA Health Products Ltd
Okaine OintmentBenzocaineAsian Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Mucopain GelBenzocaine (20% w/w)Icpa Health Products Ltdtube of 15 gm Dental Gel
Omnisoothe 10mg LozengesBenzocaine (10mg)Cipla Ltdstrip of 8 lozenges
T Jel 7.50% GelBenzocaine (7.50%)Bombay Tablet Mfg Co Pvt Ltdtube of 10 gm Dental Gel

Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C). Protect from freezing.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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+ Safety information

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