Anesthetics (Dental)
Category- Anesthetic (mucosal-local) - Benzocaine; Benzocaine and Menthol; Benzocaine and Phenol; Dyclonine; Lidocaine
DescriptionDental anesthetics
(an-ess-THET-iks)
are used in the mouth to relieve pain or irritation caused by many conditions.
Examples include toothache, teething, and sores in or around the mouth, such
as cold sores, canker sores, and fever blisters. Also, some of these medicines
are used to relieve pain or irritation caused by dentures or other dental
appliances, including braces. However, if you have an infection or a lot of
large sores in your mouth, check with your medical doctor or dentist before
using a dental anesthetic because other kinds of treatment may be needed.
Also, the chance of side effects is increased.
One form of lidocaine is also used to relieve pain caused by certain throat
conditions. Some forms of benzocaine, benzocaine and menthol combination,
and dyclonine are also used to relieve sore throat pain.
Some of these medicines are available only with your medical doctor's or
dentist's prescription. Others are available without a prescription; however,
your medical doctor or dentist may have special instructions on the proper
use and dose for your medical problem. Some nonprescription (over-the-counter
[OTC]) aerosols, gels, liquids, or ointments that contain a local anesthetic
are not meant to be used in or around the mouth. If you have any questions
about which product to use, check with your pharmacist.
These medicines are available in the following dosage forms:
Dental
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Benzocaine
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Aerosol spray (U.S.)
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Dental paste (U.S.)
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Film-forming gel (U.S.)
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Gel (U.S. and Canada)
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Lozenges (U.S.)
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Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
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Solution (liquid) (U.S. and Canada)
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Benzocaine and Menthol
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Lozenges (U.S. and Canada)
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Benzocaine and Phenol
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Gel (U.S. and Canada)
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Solution (liquid) (U.S. and Canada)
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Dyclonine
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Lidocaine
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Aerosol spray (U.S. and Canada)
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Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
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Solution (U.S. and Canada)
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Viscous (very thick) solution (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Anbesol, Baby 1
- Anbesol Maximum Strength Gel 1
- Anbesol Maximum Strength Liquid 1
- Anbesol Regular Strength Gel 3
- Anbesol Regular Strength Liquid 3
- Benzodent 1
- Chloraseptic Lozenges 2
- Chloraseptic Lozenges, Children's 1
- Dentapaine 1
- Dent-Zel-Ite 1
- Hurricaine 1
- Numzident 1
- Num-Zit Gel 1
- Num-Zit Lotion 1
- Orabase, Baby 1
- Orabase-B with Benzocaine 1
- Orajel, Baby 1
- Orajel Maximum Strength 1
- Orajel Nighttime Formula, Baby 1
- Oratect Gel 1
- Rid-A-Pain 1
- SensoGARD Canker Sore Relief 1
- Spec-T Sore Throat Anesthetic 1
- Sucrets, Children's 4
- Sucrets Maximum Strength 4
- Sucrets Regular Strength 4
- Xylocaine 5
- Xylocaine Viscous 5
- Zilactin-L 5
In Canada -
- Anbesol Baby Jel 1
- Anbesol Gel 3
- Anbesol Liquid 3
- Anbesol Maximum Strength Liquid 3
- Chloraseptic Lozenges Cherry Flavor 2
- Dentocaine 1
- Orajel, Baby 1
- Orajel Extra Strength 1
- Orajel Liquid 1
- Topicaine 1
- Xylocaine 5
- Xylocaine Viscous 5
Other commonly used names are: dyclocaine
ethyl aminobenzoate
lignocaine
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Note:
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For quick reference, the following anesthetics are numbered to match
the corresponding brand names. |
| This information applies to the following medicines: |
| 1. |
Benzocaine (BEN-zoe-kane) |
| 2. |
Benzocaine and Menthol (BEN-zoe-kane and MEN-thole) |
| 3. |
Benzocaine and Phenol (BEN-zoe-kane and FEE-nole) |
| 4. |
Dyclonine (DYE-kloe-neen) |
| 5. |
Lidocaine (LYE-doe-kane)‡ |
| ‡ Generic name product may be available in the U.S. |
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