Benzocaine topical Alternatives Compared
| Benzocaine topical | Orajel (benzocaine) | Anbesol (benzocaine) |
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| Benzocaine topical | Orajel (benzocaine) | Anbesol (benzocaine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Oral and Dental Conditions, Anal Itching, Aphthous Ulcer, Burns - External, Pain, Pruritus, Anesthesia, Cold Sores, Insect Bites, Premature Ejaculation, Sore Throat, Sunburn... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Oral and Dental Conditions, Aphthous Ulcer. Orajel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Oral and Dental Conditions, Aphthous Ulcer, Pain. Anbesol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Oral and Dental Conditions
Aphthous Ulcer
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| More about Benzocaine topical | More about Orajel (benzocaine) | More about Anbesol (benzocaine) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | |||
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Benzocaine topical has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 44 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Orajel has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 13 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
Anbesol has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||
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View all Benzocaine topical side effects |
View all Orajel side effects |
View all Anbesol side effects |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||
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| Americaine, Americaine Anesthetic Lubricant, Americaine Hemorrhoidal, Anacaine, Anbesol, Anbesol Cold Sore, BeeGentle, Benz-O-Sthetic, Benzo-Jel, Benzodent, Bicozene, Boil Ease Pain Relieving, Caine Tips Oral Pain Relief, Cepacol Dual Relief Sore Throat, Cepacol Fizzlers, Cepacol Sensations Hydra, Cepacol Sensations Warming, Cepacol Sore Throat & Coating, Cepacol Ultra, Chigger-Tox, Chiggerex, Chloraseptic Sore Throat Relief Strips, Dent-O-Kain, Denti-Care Denti-Freeze, Dermoplast, Detane, Foille Plus, Gelato Topical Anesthetic Gel, Hurricaine, Kank-a, Lanacane, Laryngesic, Medicone, Num-Zit, Numzident, Opahl, Ora film, Orabase, Orajel, Orajel Denture Plus, Orajel Overnight Cold Sore Patch, OraMagic Plus, Outgro Pain Relief, Precaine B, Retre-Gel, Skeeter Stik, Solarcaine First Aid Medicated Spray, Sting Relief, Super Dent Topical Anesthetic Gel, Topex, Topical Anesthetic Dental Gel, Zilactin-B View more | Other benzocaine brands include: Americaine, Americaine Anesthetic Lubricant, Americaine Hemorrhoidal, Anacaine, Anbesol, Anbesol Cold Sore, BeeGentle, Benz-O-Sthetic, Benzo-Jel, Benzodent, Bicozene, Boil Ease Pain Relieving, Caine Tips Oral Pain Relief, Cepacol Dual Relief Sore Throat, Cepacol Fizzlers, Cepacol Sensations Hydra, Cepacol Sensations Warming, Cepacol Sore Throat & Coating, Cepacol Ultra, Chigger-Tox, Chiggerex, Chloraseptic Sore Throat Relief Strips, Dent-O-Kain, Denti-Care Denti-Freeze, Dermoplast, Detane, Foille Plus, Gelato Topical Anesthetic Gel, Hurricaine, Kank-a, Lanacane, Laryngesic, Medicone, Num-Zit, Numzident, Opahl, Ora film, Orabase, Orajel Denture Plus, Orajel Overnight Cold Sore Patch, OraMagic Plus, Outgro Pain Relief, Precaine B, Retre-Gel, Skeeter Stik, Solarcaine First Aid Medicated Spray, Sting Relief, Super Dent Topical Anesthetic Gel, Topex, Topical Anesthetic Dental Gel, Zilactin-B View more | Other benzocaine brands include: Americaine, Americaine Anesthetic Lubricant, Americaine Hemorrhoidal, Anacaine, Anbesol Cold Sore, BeeGentle, Benz-O-Sthetic, Benzo-Jel, Benzodent, Bicozene, Boil Ease Pain Relieving, Caine Tips Oral Pain Relief, Cepacol Dual Relief Sore Throat, Cepacol Fizzlers, Cepacol Sensations Hydra, Cepacol Sensations Warming, Cepacol Sore Throat & Coating, Cepacol Ultra, Chigger-Tox, Chiggerex, Chloraseptic Sore Throat Relief Strips, Dent-O-Kain, Denti-Care Denti-Freeze, Dermoplast, Detane, Foille Plus, Gelato Topical Anesthetic Gel, Hurricaine, Kank-a, Lanacane, Laryngesic, Medicone, Num-Zit, Numzident, Opahl, Ora film, Orabase, Orajel, Orajel Denture Plus, Orajel Overnight Cold Sore Patch, OraMagic Plus, Outgro Pain Relief, Precaine B, Retre-Gel, Skeeter Stik, Solarcaine First Aid Medicated Spray, Sting Relief, Super Dent Topical Anesthetic Gel, Topex, Topical Anesthetic Dental Gel, Zilactin-B View more | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||
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A total of 55 drugs are known to interact with Benzocaine topical:
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A total of 55 drugs are known to interact with Orajel:
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A total of 55 drugs are known to interact with Anbesol:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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