What is Otocain?
Otocain is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
Otocain topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, teething pain, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and many other sources of minor pain on a surface of the body. Otocain is also used to numb the skin or surfaces inside the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or rectum to lessen the pain of inserting a medical instrument such as a tube or speculum.
There are many brands and forms of Otocain topical available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Otocain topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Otocain indications
Otocain is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
Otocain topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, teething pain, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and many other sources of minor pain on a surface of the body. Otocain is also used to numb the skin or surfaces inside the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or rectum to lessen the pain of inserting a medical instrument such as a tube or speculum.
Otocain topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
How should I use Otocain?
Use Otocain as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Otocain comes as a powder. Be sure to mix Otocain before you use it.
- To mix Otocain, fill the bottle with water to the first fill line. Shake well until all the medicine is mixed. Add water to the second fill line. Shake again.
- An adult should supervise the use of Otocain if the patient is a CHILD younger than 12 years old.
- Shake well before each use.
- Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- To use a dose of Otocain, follow the instructions provided by your doctor or on the label. Coat the inside of the mouth by swishing Otocain slowly around the mouth.
- After the mouth is coated, spit out any remaining medicine. Do NOT swallow it.
- Do not eat or drink for at least 1 hour after using Otocain.
- Do not use Otocain within 1 hour of your previous dose, unless your doctor or dentist tells you otherwise.
- Do not use Otocain more often than 4 times daily, unless your doctor or dentist tells you otherwise.
- Write down the date that you mix Otocain. Throw away any mixed medicine that has not been used after 2 weeks.
- If you miss a dose of Otocain, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Otocain.
Uses of Otocain in details
Otocain 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 Otocain
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.
Otocain description
A surface anesthetic that acts by preventing transmission of impulses along nerve fibers and at nerve endings. [PubChem]
Otocain dosage
Super Dent
Topical Anesthetic Gel Dosage
Generic name: Otocain 220mg in 1g
Dosage form: gel
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- Each gram of Super Dent 20% Otocain gel contains between 180-220mg Otocain 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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Otocain interactions
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What other drugs will affect Otocain?
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied Otocain. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Otocain side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Otocain?
Applies to Otocain 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 Otocain 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 Otocain topical:
Incidence not known:
- Headache
- high fever
- nausea
- vomiting
- worsening of pain, redness, swelling, or irritation in or around the mouth
Otocain contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Otocain?
Otocain is contraindicated in patients sensitive to Otocain. This medication should not be applied in the external auditory canal if there is a perforated eardrum or ear discharge.
Active ingredient matches for Otocain:
Benzocaine in Dominican Republic, United States.
Phenazone in Dominican Republic, United States.
List of Otocain substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Oto-Phen (South Africa) | |
| Otocain Drops | |
| Otocerol (Argentina) | |
| Otogine (India) | |
| Otogine Paradichlorobenzene 2 % w/v, benzocaine 2.7 % w/v, chlorbutanol 5 % w/v, turpentine oil 15 % w/v. EAR-DPS / 10ml (Olcare (Excare)) | $ 0.46 |
| OTOGINE ear drops 10ml (Olcare (Excare)) | $ 0.46 |
| Otorex (India) | |
| Otorex Paradichlorobenzene 2 % w/v, Benzocaine 2.7 % w/v, Chlorbutol 5 % w/v, Turpentineoil 15 % w/v. EAR-DPS / 10ml (Warren (Indoco Remedies Ltd)) | $ 0.51 |
| 10ml (Warren (Indoco Remedies Ltd)) | $ 0.51 |
| Otorex Ear 10 ml Drop (Warren (Indoco Remedies Ltd)) | $ 0.57 |
| OTOREX DROP 1 packet / 10 ML drop each (Warren (Indoco Remedies Ltd)) | $ 0.91 |
| Otorex Drop (Warren (Indoco Remedies Ltd)) | $ 1.00 |
| Ou Ji (China) | |
| Outgro | |
| Liquid; Topical; Benzocaine 20% (Medtech) | |
| Liquid; Topical; Chlorobutanol 4.7%; Tannic Acid 23.5% (Medtech) | |
| Outgro liquid .009 mg/mL (Medtech) | |
| Pain Relief Anesthetic mucous membrane | |
| Parabec (India) | |
| Parabec Paradichlorobenzene 2 %, Benzocaine 2.7 %, Chlorbutol 5%, Turpentine oil 15 %. EAR-DPS / 10ml (Adley) | $ 0.27 |
| 10ml (Adley) | $ 0.27 |
| PARABEC ear drops 10ml (Adley) | $ 0.27 |
| Parathesin | |
| Parathesine | |
| Paratusin (Paraguay) | |
| Paratusin 200's (Prafa) | $ 14.01 |
| Paratusin 1000's (Prafa) | $ 43.09 |
| Paratusin 60 mL x 1's (Prafa) | $ 1.74 |
| Parawax (India) | |
| Parawax Paradichlorobenzene 2 % w/v, benzocaine 2.7 % w/v, chlorbutol 5 % w/v, turpentineoil 5 % w/v. EAR-DPS / 10ml (Salvador) | $ 0.46 |
| PARAWAX ear drops 10ml (Salvador) | $ 0.46 |
| Parcaine mucous membrane | |
| PDI Insect Sting Relief | |
| Pad; Topical; Benzocaine 6% | |
| Phenazone (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Romania, Russian Federation, Switzerland, Tunisia, Vietnam) | |
| Phenazone 200 mg x 1000's | |
| Phénazone | |
| Phenazone 200 mg x 1000's | |
| Phenazone/Procaine Hcl | |
| Phenosane | |
| Pinnacaine (United States) | |
| Pinnacaine Ear Drops | |
| Precaine B Gel | |
| Pro-Caine Topical Anesthetic Gel | |
| Gel; Dental; Topical; Benzocaine 20% | |
| Pro-caine Topical Anesthetic Gel gel 20 % (Pdt Image Inc. Dba Pro Dentec Canada (Canada)) | |
| Prothyl | |
| Paste; Dental; Benzocaine 9% | |
| Pyramin RB | |
| Pyrazon | |
| Pyrazonl | |
| RE Benzotic Otic Drops | |
| Red Cross Canker Sore | |
See 582 substitutes for Otocain | |
References
- PubChem. "procaine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- 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).
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