What is Benzocaine otic?
Benzocaine otic is a local anesthetic (numbing medicine). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
Benzocaine otic (for use in the ears) is used to treat pain and irritation caused by ear infection or injury.
Benzocaine otic is not an antibiotic and will not treat an ear infection.
Benzocaine otic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Benzocaine otic indications
Temporarily relieving pain and itching caused by sunburn, insect bites, poison ivy, and other skin conditions. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Benzocaine otic Aerosol Spray is a topical anesthetic. It works by numbing the skin.
How should I use Benzocaine otic?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Use this medicine only in the affected ear. You may not need to use it in both ears.
Wash your hands before using this medicine.
To use the ear drops:
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Lie down or tilt your head with your ear facing upward. Open the ear canal by gently pulling your ear back, or pulling downward on the earlobe when giving this medicine to a child.
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Hold the dropper upside down over your ear and drop the correct number of drops into the ear.
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Stay lying down or with your head tilted for at least 2 minutes. You may use a small piece of cotton to plug the ear and keep the medicine from draining out.
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Do not touch the dropper tip or place it directly in your ear. It may become contaminated. Wipe the tip with a clean tissue but do not wash with water or soap.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using Benzocaine otic.
Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Uses of Benzocaine otic in details
Benzocaine otic is used short term to relieve pain from minor mouth problems (such as toothache, canker sores, sore gums/throat, mouth/gum injury). It is a local anesthetic that works by numbing the painful area.
Do not use this product for children younger than 2 years unless directed by your doctor. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
How to use Benzocaine otic
Follow all directions on the product package. If your doctor has prescribed this medication, use it as directed. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use this medication more than 4 times a day unless directed by your doctor. Allow medication to stay on painful area for at least 1 minute before spitting out or rinsing the mouth.
Do not use large amounts of this drug or use more often than directed because the risk for serious side effects (including rarely fatal methemoglobinemia) will increase.
Avoid getting this medication in the eyes.
Stop using this medication and tell your doctor if your sore throat is severe or if it lasts for more than 2 days, or if your sore mouth symptoms last more than 7 days, or if you have a fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting. You may have a serious medical problem that may require different treatment. If your condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.
Benzocaine otic description
A surface anesthetic that acts by preventing transmission of impulses along nerve fibers and at nerve endings. [PubChem]
Benzocaine otic dosage
Super Dent
Topical Anesthetic Gel Dosage
Generic name: Benzocaine otic 220mg in 1g
Dosage form: gel
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- Each gram of Super Dent 20% Benzocaine otic gel contains between 180-220mg Benzocaine otic in a flavored base.
- Using a new cotton applicator, apply a small amount of gel to the mucosa to achieve topical anesthesia. Do not reintroduce the cotton applicator into the bottle.
- For topical tissue anesthesia during scaling procedures, dispense a small amount of Topex gel into a dappen dish, then coat the scaler with the product prior to use.
- Tightly re-cap the jar after each use.
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Benzocaine otic interactions
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What other drugs will affect Benzocaine otic?
Combinations containing any of the following medications, depending on the amount present, may also interact with this medication:
Cholinesterase inhibitors: Antimyasthenics; Cyclophosphamide; Demecarium; Echothiophate; Neurotoxic insecticides (possibly including large quantities of topical Malathion); Isoflurophate; Thiotepa (these agents may inhibit metabolism of ester derivatives; absorption of significant quantities of ester derivatives of ester derivatives in patients receiving a cholinesterase inhibitor may lead to increased risk of toxicity)
Sulfonamides: Metabolites of PABA-derivative topical anesthetics may antagonize antibacterial activity of sulfonamides, especially if the anesthetic are absorbed in significant quantities over prolonged period of time.
Benzocaine otic side effects
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Applies to Benzocaine otic topical: cream, film, gel/jelly, gum, liquid, lotion, lozenge/troche, ointment, paste, powder for suspension, solution, spray, swab, tablet disintegrating
Other dosage forms:
- topical application cream, topical application gel/jelly, topical application liquid, topical application ointment, topical application spray, topical application wax
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Benzocaine otic topical (the active ingredient contained in Gelato
Topical Anesthetic Gel). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Major Side Effects
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking Benzocaine otic topical:
Incidence not known:
- Headache
- high fever
- nausea
- vomiting
- worsening of pain, redness, swelling, or irritation in or around the mouth
Benzocaine otic contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Benzocaine otic?
Do NOT use Benzocaine otic Aerosol Spray if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Benzocaine otic Aerosol Spray or to other local anesthetics (eg, lidocaine).
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References
- PubChem. "benzocaine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "benzocaine". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01086 (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DTP/NCI. "benzocaine: The NCI Development Therapeutics Program (DTP) provides services and resources to the academic and private-sector research communities worldwide to facilitate the discovery and development of new cancer therapeutic agents.". https://dtp.cancer.gov/dtpstandard/s... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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