Acriflavine Benzocaine
Acriflavine/Benzocaine is a topical combination medication that pairs an antiseptic agent with a local anesthetic. Acriflavine provides antibacterial and antifungal protection while benzocaine delivers numbing relief to the affected area. This combination is typically used for temporary relief of minor skin irritations, sunburn, insect bites, or superficial wounds.
Topical antiseptic-anesthetic combination for relieving minor skin irritations and preventing infection.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1008458
- Generic
- Acriflavine / Benzocaine
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Temporary relief of pain, itching, and discomfort from minor burns, sunburn, insect bites, cuts, scrapes, and skin irritations; may also be used for hemorrhoid symptoms and oral discomfort in some formulations.
Acriflavine works as a topical antiseptic by inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth on the skin surface. Benzocaine is a local anesthetic that blocks nerve signals in the applied area, providing temporary numbing relief.
For external use only; avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on large areas of broken skin or for prolonged periods. Consult a healthcare provider if symptoms worsen or persist beyond 7 days. Benzocaine carries a rare risk of methemoglobinemia, particularly in children under 2 years old.
Official drug label
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