Benzocaine
Lanacane is a topical analgesic medication designed to provide temporary relief from minor skin irritations that cause pain and itching. It contains benzocaine, a local anesthetic that works by numbing the affected area to reduce discomfort. This over-the-counter product is commonly used by adults and children for various minor skin conditions.
Lanacane is a topical anesthetic cream that temporarily relieves pain and itching from minor skin irritations like insect bites, burns, and scrapes.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1039169
- Generic
- Lanacane
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Lanacane is used to temporarily relieve pain and itching associated with minor skin irritations, including insect bites, minor burns, sunburn, cuts, scrapes, and skin irritation from plants like poison ivy.
Lanacane contains benzocaine, a local anesthetic that works by blocking nerve signals in the skin, thereby numbing the area and providing temporary relief from pain and itching.
For external use only on intact skin. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, and large areas of broken or damaged skin. Do not use in the ears if the eardrum is punctured. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if symptoms persist beyond 7 days or worsen. Rare but serious methemoglobinemia has been reported with benzocaine use.
Official drug label
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