Benzethonium / Benzocaine
Benzethonium/Benzocaine is a topical combination medication used for temporary relief of oral and pharyngeal pain. Benzocaine provides local anesthetic numbing while benzethonium acts as an antiseptic agent. This combination is commonly found in lozenges, oral gels, and mouthwashes for treating sore throat, mouth irritations, and minor toothache pain.
Topical anesthetic-antiseptic combination for temporary relief of mouth and throat pain.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1008075
- Generic
- Benzethonium / Benzocaine
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- Lanacane, Dermoplast Antibacterial
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Temporary relief of minor mouth and throat pain including sore throat, toothache, canker sores, and general oral irritations. May also be used for minor pain from dental procedures or irritation from dentures or braces.
Benzocaine is a local anesthetic that numbs the area by blocking nerve signals, while benzethonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium antiseptic that helps reduce bacterial growth in the oral cavity. The combination provides both pain relief and mild antimicrobial protection.
For topical/oral use only. Not recommended for children under 2 years of age due to risk of methemoglobinemia. Avoid eating or drinking while mouth is numb. Discontinue use and seek medical attention if pain worsens or persists beyond 7 days. Do not use on large areas or broken skin.
Official drug label
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