A report on Benzocaine
Ester local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever or in cough drops.
- Benzocaine11 related topics with Alpha
Local anesthetic
2 linksMedication that causes absence of pain sensation.
Medication that causes absence of pain sensation.
Exposure to aniline group chemicals such as benzocaine, lidocaine, and prilocaine can produce this effect, especially benzocaine.
Throat lozenge
1 linksSmall, typically medicated tablet intended to be dissolved slowly in the mouth to temporarily stop coughs, lubricate, and soothe irritated tissues of the throat (usually due to a sore throat or strep throat), possibly from the common cold or influenza.
Small, typically medicated tablet intended to be dissolved slowly in the mouth to temporarily stop coughs, lubricate, and soothe irritated tissues of the throat (usually due to a sore throat or strep throat), possibly from the common cold or influenza.
Lozenges may contain benzocaine, an anaesthetic, or eucalyptus oil.
Methemoglobinemia
1 linksCondition of elevated methemoglobin in the blood.
Condition of elevated methemoglobin in the blood.
Substances involved may include benzocaine, nitrates, or dapsone.
Otitis media
1 linksGroup of inflammatory diseases of the middle ear.
Group of inflammatory diseases of the middle ear.
This may include paracetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen, benzocaine ear drops, or opioids.
Antipyrine and benzocaine ear drops
1 linksMedication for the treatment of ear pain caused by otitis media.
Medication for the treatment of ear pain caused by otitis media.
It combines antipyrine, a NSAID, and benzocaine, a numbing agent in order to treat ear pain, alongside hydroxyquinoline sulfate, an antiseptic and preservative.
Amino esters
1 linksAmino esters are a class of local anesthetics.
Amino esters are a class of local anesthetics.
Benzocaine
Cēpacol
1 linksAmerican brand of personal hygiene products, as well as for relief of sore throat.
American brand of personal hygiene products, as well as for relief of sore throat.
The major active ingredients of the sugar-free lozenges are cetylpyridinium chloride, benzocaine (which produces the numbing sensation), and menthol.
Anesthetic
0 linksDrug used to induce anesthesia — in other words, to result in a temporary loss of sensation or awareness.
Drug used to induce anesthesia — in other words, to result in a temporary loss of sensation or awareness.
Ester local anesthetics (such as procaine, amethocaine, cocaine, benzocaine, tetracaine) are generally unstable in solution and fast-acting, are rapidly metabolised by cholinesterases in the blood plasma and liver, and more commonly induce allergic reactions.
Ayds
0 linksDiscontinued appetite-suppressant candy that enjoyed strong sales in the 1970s and early 1980s and was originally manufactured by The Carlay Company.
Discontinued appetite-suppressant candy that enjoyed strong sales in the 1970s and early 1980s and was originally manufactured by The Carlay Company.
The active ingredient was originally benzocaine, presumably to reduce the sense of taste to reduce eating, later changed in the candy (as reported by The New York Times) to phenylpropanolamine.
Premature ejaculation
0 linksPremature ejaculation (PE) occurs when a man expels semen (and most likely experiences orgasm) soon after beginning sexual activity, and with minimal penile stimulation.
Premature ejaculation (PE) occurs when a man expels semen (and most likely experiences orgasm) soon after beginning sexual activity, and with minimal penile stimulation.
Topical anesthetics such as lidocaine and benzocaine that are applied to the tip and shaft of the penis have also been used.