Other MaterialsLocal AnestheticBenzocaine CAS 94-09-7

Benzocaine CAS 94-09-7 Product Information

what is benzocaine

Benzocaine, sold under the brand name Orajel amongst others, is a local anesthetic, belonging to the amino ester drug class, commonly used as a topical painkiller or in cough drops. It is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter anesthetic ointments such as products for oral ulcers. It is combined with antipyrine to form A/B ear drops. In the US, products containing benzocaine for oral application are contraindicated in children younger than two years old. In the European Union, the contraindication applies to children under 12 years of age.

benzocaine vs lidocaine

lidocaine  is a stronger, yet equally effective, local anesthetic than Benzocaine and its effects last for approximately 90 minutes. Benzocaine is considered to be less severe in nature and its effects last for around ten minutes from the time of application.

benzocaine uses

Benzocaine is a topical anesthetic contained in some marketed over-the-counter (OTC) oral drug products intended to relieve pain from a variety of conditions such as sore throats, canker sores, and irritation of the mouth and gums.

benzocaine side effects

• Bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or palms.
• difficulty breathing.
• dizziness or lightheadedness.
• high fever.
• rapid heart rate.
• worsening of pain, redness, swelling, or irritation in or around the mouth.