Benzyl Alcohol / Lidocaine
Benzyl Alcohol/Lidocaine is a topical local anesthetic combination used to temporarily relieve pain and itching on the skin. The two ingredients work together to numb nerve endings in the skin, providing rapid onset of local anesthesia. This medication is commonly used before minor procedures or to treat various itchy or painful skin conditions.
A topical local anesthetic combining benzyl alcohol and lidocaine to numb skin and relieve pain or itching.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1007255
- Generic
- Benzyl Alcohol / Lidocaine
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor skin irritations, insect bites, sunburn, or minor burns. May also be used as a local anesthetic before minor dermatological procedures.
Lidocaine blocks sodium channels in nerve fibers, preventing the generation and transmission of nerve impulses. Benzyl alcohol acts as both a preservative and additional anesthetic agent. Together, they provide rapid and effective local numbness to the applied area.
For external use only. Avoid application to large areas of broken or damaged skin. Do not use on deep wounds, animal bites, or serious burns. Consult a healthcare provider before use in children, during pregnancy, or if symptoms persist. Allergic reactions to lidocaine are possible.
Official drug label
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