User Reviews for Benzocaine topical
Also known as: Dermoplast, Orajel, Anbesol, Topex, Zilactin-B, Topical Anesthetic Dental Gel, Americaine, Hurricaine, Anbesol Cold Sore, Anacaine, Americaine Hemorrhoidal, Bicozene, Lanacane, Detane, Outgro Pain Relief, Sting-Kill, Boil Ease Pain Relieving, Orabase, Orajel Denture Plus, Chloraseptic Sore Throat Relief Strips, Cepacol Sensations Warming, Cepacol Sore Throat & Coating, Cepacol Ultra, Sting Relief, Benzodent, Cepacol Fizzlers, Cepacol Dual Relief Sore Throat, Kank-a, Cepacol Sensations Hydra, BeeGentle, OraMagic Plus, Opahl, Precaine B, Denti-Care Denti-Freeze, Benzo-Jel, Super Dent Topical Anesthetic Gel, Dent-O-Kain, Laryngesic, Americaine Anesthetic Lubricant, Ora film, Chiggerex, Numzident, Num-Zit, Medicone, Orajel Baby, Foille Plus, Gelato Topical Anesthetic Gel, Solarcaine First Aid Medicated Spray Babee Teething Lotion Chigger-Tox Skeeter Stik Retre-Gel Anbesol Baby Benz-O-Sthetic Caine Tips Oral Pain Relief Orajel Overnight Cold Sore Patch …show all brand names
Benzocaine topical has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 25 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of those users who reviewed Benzocaine topical reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect.
Condition | Avg. Rating | Reviews | Compare | |
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Insect Bites | 10.0 | 1 reviews | 17 medications | |
Burns, External | 10.0 | 1 reviews | 105 medications | |
Pruritus | 9.3 | 3 reviews | 297 medications | |
Cold Sores | 9.0 | 4 reviews | 22 medications | |
Sore Throat | 9.0 | 1 reviews | 60 medications | |
Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis | 9.0 | 1 reviews | 82 medications | |
Aphthous Ulcer | 8.0 | 2 reviews | 36 medications | |
Pain | 8.0 | 2 reviews | 1122 medications | |
Oral and Dental Conditions | 2.7 | 10 reviews | 56 medications | |
Summary of Benzocaine topical reviews | 6.4 | 25 reviews |
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Anbesol (benzocaine) for Oral and Dental Conditions: “Anbesol DOES anesthetize a cold sore, but for some reason it always seems to make the sore worse by widening or deepening it.”
Orajel (benzocaine) for Oral and Dental Conditions: “I used orajel after I needed to have a tooth pulled and had to use it along my entire bottom gum. It numbed the area very quickly, but it went away just as fast. It lasted maybe two minutes. I would not recommend the product to anyone.”
Kank-a (benzocaine) for Oral and Dental Conditions: “I have a bad toothache and have tried almost every mouth numbing medicine on the market. Kanka works the best out of any I've tried and the kind that comes in the bottle lasts the longest. (Though it burns at first and can be sticky and messy), I recommend for any mouth or tooth pain .”
For Cold Sores: “Lanacane has benzocaine and benzethonium chloride. I find this works wonders with my cold sores. I apply every half hour and the sore is very quick to heal.”
Orabase (benzocaine) for Pain: “Pain relief was immediate. Orabase is extremely effective for both gun and lip discomfort.”
Chiggerex (benzocaine) for Insect Bites: “stops mesquito itch”
Orajel (benzocaine) for Oral and Dental Conditions: “Bought this medicine after reading about it. Tried it on the areas needed but it took forty five minutes before it took effect. I've only done this twice today after buying it but have now noticed a rash on my cheeks and around my mouth. Will not be using anytime soon and will be returning it back to HEB for complete refund!”
Orajel Denture Plus (benzocaine) for Oral and Dental Conditions: “Bought Ora jel extra strength for toothache. Said fast acting. More like running marathon, it is slow acting.”
Orajel (benzocaine) for Oral and Dental Conditions: “I had a tooth ache after a deep filling I figured it was from a high bite but orajel didn't seem to ease it much but the new orajel toothache mouth wash did take pain away. I did swish it about 5 times a day but it did help 60%.”
Orajel (benzocaine) for Oral and Dental Conditions: “Did very little for painful mouth”
For Oral and Dental Conditions: “I purchased the topical cream to help with pain from a canker sore in my mouth. I applied the medication myself, putting the tube over the affected area. I didn't see how much came out, so I could've given myself too much. But, immediately, I started dealing with an increase in saliva that became uncomfortable and made it hard to sleep. I tried to rinse my mouth with water multiple times, but it left my throat feeling clogged up with saliva. Even now, after several hours sleep, the symptoms persist, leaving an uncomfortable feeling in my mouth. I'm just hoping I didn't swallow too much and cause any damage. My recommendation: use very very small amounts, or not at all.”
Lanacane (benzocaine) for Pruritus: “My thighs rubbed together all the time and wearing skirts or dresses or even going to sleep made me uncomfortable...applying the gel made me comfortable...no side effects.... I am happy I found this product and my skin is alot better... I used to use powder and found that my skin got worse and hurt... After using this gel my skin is so much better...as for a primer... No thanks.... I use witch hazel as a cleaner and first aide... Anyway... Once again I am so happy I found this product....”
For Oral and Dental Conditions: “My dentist used Benzocaine gel/ointment to numb my gum prior to dental filling. Within half an hour, my tongue, cheek,gum,lip, complete side of face had swollen to painful gigantic proportions. I had to attend hospital as an emergency arranged by dentist , to see a max.facial consultant who had to prescribe an anti-histamine. The swelling took well over a week to gradually subside to normal, but completely ruined my 65th family birthday party, a few days after, as I could barely speak and could have no photos taken !!! I now check every medical spray or ointment/cream to ensure I am not using this chemical......”
Cepacol Dual Relief Sore Throat (benzocaine) for Sore Throat: “Cepacol spray has worked for me better than any spray or lozenge. Its effectiveness is almost immediate. My problem is that I haven't been able to find this product for a few years. When I didn't have a bottle with me and I bought the other brand of spray, the results were not nearly as effective. I continue to look for Cepacol spray.”
Topical Anesthetic Dental Gel (benzocaine) for Oral and Dental Conditions: “This product was used by my dentist in the office. Immediately, the excessive amount of gel started running down the back of my throat. I was nauseated, vomited later, my throat was numb, I had profuse increase in saliva, coughing, then wheezing and began to break out in hives. I found a 25 mg Benadryl, took it, drank several cups of water and eventually the symptoms improved.”
Orajel (benzocaine) for Cold Sores: “I put some Orajel on my lip, as soon as I felt the cold sore coming on. It instantly numbed it and I can go on with my day without thinking about it.”
Orajel (benzocaine) for Aphthous Ulcer: “Worked well on me but made me a bit woozey, effective for short term pain relief but be carefull not to exceed dose, morning, lunch, evening and just before bed is enough, then see a dentist.”
Lanacane (benzocaine) for Pain: “Peripheral Neuropathy : Used Lanacane on area of leg and several toes during the day for relief over and above four pain medications I take. In spring of 2012 I developed a low red blood count (5) and needed transfusion. After many tests including bone biopsy was diagnosed with MDS and set up for Procrit . I had 1 injection and started researching my disease & quickly discovered info on benzocaine. I stopped using immediately & have had normal tests since then. I lay no blame on anyone but myself because this cream is meant for temporary use only and I used it for probably 5 or 6 yrs. Thank you for your interest. I am a 74 yr female.”
Skeeter Stik (benzocaine) for Pruritus: “Skeeter Stik is the best itch medicine stick for insect bites that I have used.”
Retre-Gel (benzocaine) for Cold Sores: “I have tried all kinds of treatments for my cold sores. None seem to help, until I found Retre gel. This product is great! It stops the growth of the lesion from the start. The benzocaine helps to numb the area, which helps to keep your fingers and tongue away from the sore. I love this product and will tell others about it and I'll use it always.”
Anbesol Cold Sore (benzocaine) for Cold Sores: “I've used this to help with the pain associated with cold sores and along with helping manage the pain it seems to speed up the healing time. I'd recommend it!”
Trocaine (benzocaine) for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis: “Immediate - gave relief from throat pain due to tonsillitis.”
Lanacane (benzocaine) for Pruritus: “I am diabetic and have itches over several parts of the body. I discovered Lanacane by accident and it works wonders for me. The problem with Lanacane is that body heat makes it melt and it runs off on the bed, in the clothing, etc, therefore the duration on the skin is reduced. Also, I have discovered that with repeated use, the skin became red. I am now applying a generous layer of body powder (talc) over Lanacane. This prevents Lanacane from melting and running off the skin. The duration is about tripled, and there is no more irritated, red skin. The more powder you apply the better. You end up looking like fried chicken but you will feel much much better.”
Solarcaine First Aid Medicated Spray (benzocaine) for Burns, External: “I had a third degree sunburn once and used this - it's the best for a sunburn. I couldn't even wear clothes. This was a life saver. It helped me to get back to normal quickly and to tolerate the pain. I am really careful as to not get sunburnt now but I keep Solarcaine on hand.”
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Orajel (benzocaine) for Aphthous Ulcer: “I had a sore on the inner part of my bottom lip, and of course right where my retainer likes to rub. I only need to wear my retainer at night so Orajel was a huge help numbing and reducing the swelling so that I could wear my retainer and fall asleep. Definite life saver.”