Benzocaine Benefits & Uses

Benzocaine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Local Anesthesia

Benzocaine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Benzocaine Related Warnings

Is the use of Benzocaine safe for pregnant women?

Benzocaine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Benzocaine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Benzocaine safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Benzocaine on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Benzocaine on the Kidneys?

Using Benzocaine does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Benzocaine on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Benzocaine on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Benzocaine on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Benzocaine on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Benzocaine with Other Drugs

Benzocaine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Prilocaine

Moderate

Clindamycin

Erythromycin

Hydrocortisone

Lidocaine

Benzocaine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benzocaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Graves' Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Benzocaine

Is this Benzocaine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Benzocaine.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Benzocaine. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Benzocaine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Benzocaine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Benzocaine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Benzocaine

Taking Benzocaine with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Benzocaine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Benzocaine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown