Benzocaine / Menthol
Benzocaine/Menthol is a topical combination medication that provides temporary relief of minor pain and itching. The benzocaine acts as a local anesthetic while menthol creates a cooling sensation, together helping to soothe skin irritations. This over-the-counter product is commonly found in lozenges, sprays, and creams for mouth and skin applications.
Topical anesthetic combination for temporary relief of minor pain and itching.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 466426
- Generic
- Benzocaine / Menthol
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- Little Ouchies, Medicaine Sting, Fire Out, Sting-Kill, Dermoplast Pain, Chloraseptic Sore Throat, Cepacol Sore Throat Pain Relief
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for temporary relief of minor pain, itching, and irritation of the mouth, throat, and skin from conditions such as sore throat, canker sores, minor burns, insect bites, and skin irritations.
Benzocaine blocks nerve signals in the affected area to produce numbness, while menthol activates cold-sensitive receptors in the skin to create a cooling sensation that distracts from pain, providing a dual-action relief effect.
For external use only. Avoid use in the mouth of children under 2 years old due to risk of methemoglobinemia. Do not apply to large areas of broken skin or use for extended periods. Discontinue use if symptoms worsen or persist beyond 7 days. Some individuals may have sensitivities or allergic reactions to these ingredients.
Official drug label
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