Benzocaine / Chloroxylenol
Benzocaine/Chloroxylenol is a topical combination medication used primarily for relieving ear pain and discomfort while providing antimicrobial protection. Benzocaine provides temporary numbing relief as a local anesthetic, while Chloroxylenol acts as an antiseptic to help prevent or treat minor infections in the affected area.
Topical analgesic-antiseptic combination used for ear pain relief and mild infection prevention.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 687096
- Generic
- Benzocaine / Chloroxylenol
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- Foille
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Temporarily relieves ear pain and discomfort associated with otitis media (middle ear infections), swimmer's ear (otitis externa), or other minor ear irritations. May also be used for temporary relief of oral mucosal discomfort.
Benzocaine blocks nerve signals in the applied area to produce temporary numbness, while Chloroxylenol is a phenolic antiseptic that inhibits growth of bacteria and fungi on the skin or mucosal surface.
For topical/otic use only—never ingest or apply to open wounds. Avoid use in deep ear infections or if eardrum is perforated. Not recommended for prolonged use. Rare but serious methemoglobinemia has been reported with benzocaine use, especially in children under 2 years—consult healthcare provider before use in young children. Discontinue if rash, irritation, or worsening symptoms occur.
Official drug label
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