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Prescribed for Oral and Dental Conditions, Pain, Aphthous Ulcer, Pruritus, Anal Itching, Sunburn, Anesthesia, Sore Throat, Burns - External, Premature Ejaculation, Insect Bites, Cold Sores,... View more

Prescribed for Oral and Dental Conditions, Aphthous Ulcer. Orajel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Oral and Dental Conditions, Pain, Aphthous Ulcer. Anbesol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription and OTC

Prescription and OTC

Prescription and OTC

Ratings & Reviews

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6.8
18 Reviews

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......

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6.9
4 Reviews

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!

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Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 5.95 gram(s)
Dosage 20%
Per Unit* $1.22
Cost* $7.24

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Quantity 7 gram(s)
Dosage 10%
Per Unit* $1.06
Cost* $7.41

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Quantity 9 gram(s)
Dosage 10%
Per Unit* $1.27
Cost* $11.42

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

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Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Mucous membrane paste
  • Mucous membrane gel
  • Mucous membrane gel
  • Mucous membrane liquid

Brand Names
Americaine, Americaine Anesthetic Lubricant, Americaine Hemorrhoidal, Anacaine, Anbesol, Anbesol Baby, Anbesol Cold Sore, Babee Teething Lotion, 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, Hem-Prep, Hurricaine, Isodettes, Kank-a, Lanacane, Laryngesic, Maintain, Medicone, Mosco Nail A Cain, Num-Zit, Numzident, Opahl, Ora film, Orabase, Orabase with Benzocaine, Orajel, Orajel Baby, Orajel Denture Plus, Orajel Overnight Cold Sore Patch, OraMagic Plus, Outgro Pain Relief, Play Longer, Precaine B, Retre-Gel, Rid-A-Pain, Skeeter Stik, Solarcaine First Aid Medicated Spray, Spec-T, Sting Relief, Sting-Kill, Super Dent Topical Anesthetic Gel, Topex, Topex Topical Anethetic, Topical Anesthetic Dental Gel, Trocaine, Zilactin Tooth and Gum Instant Pain Reliever, Zilactin-B View more Other benzocaine brands include: Americaine, Americaine Anesthetic Lubricant, Americaine Hemorrhoidal, Anacaine, Anbesol, Anbesol Baby, Anbesol Cold Sore, Babee Teething Lotion, 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, Hem-Prep, Hurricaine, Isodettes, Kank-a, Lanacane, Laryngesic, Maintain, Medicone, Mosco Nail A Cain, Num-Zit, Numzident, Opahl, Ora film, Orabase, Orabase with Benzocaine, Orajel Baby, Orajel Denture Plus, Orajel Overnight Cold Sore Patch, OraMagic Plus, Outgro Pain Relief, Play Longer, Precaine B, Retre-Gel, Rid-A-Pain, Skeeter Stik, Solarcaine First Aid Medicated Spray, Spec-T, Sting Relief, Sting-Kill, Super Dent Topical Anesthetic Gel, Topex, Topex Topical Anethetic, Topical Anesthetic Dental Gel, Trocaine, Zilactin Tooth and Gum Instant Pain Reliever, Zilactin-B View more Other benzocaine brands include: Americaine, Americaine Anesthetic Lubricant, Americaine Hemorrhoidal, Anacaine, Anbesol Baby, Anbesol Cold Sore, Babee Teething Lotion, 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, Hem-Prep, Hurricaine, Isodettes, Kank-a, Lanacane, Laryngesic, Maintain, Medicone, Mosco Nail A Cain, Num-Zit, Numzident, Opahl, Ora film, Orabase, Orabase with Benzocaine, Orajel, Orajel Baby, Orajel Denture Plus, Orajel Overnight Cold Sore Patch, OraMagic Plus, Outgro Pain Relief, Play Longer, Precaine B, Retre-Gel, Rid-A-Pain, Skeeter Stik, Solarcaine First Aid Medicated Spray, Spec-T, Sting Relief, Sting-Kill, Super Dent Topical Anesthetic Gel, Topex, Topex Topical Anethetic, Topical Anesthetic Dental Gel, Trocaine, Zilactin Tooth and Gum Instant Pain Reliever, Zilactin-B View more

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

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CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (4)

FDA Alerts (4)

FDA Alerts (4)

Drug Interactions

A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with benzocaine topical:

  • 6 major drug interactions (32 brand and generic names)
  • 0 moderate drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)
  • 0 minor drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)

A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Orajel:

  • 6 major drug interactions (32 brand and generic names)
  • 0 moderate drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)
  • 0 minor drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)

A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Anbesol:

  • 6 major drug interactions (32 brand and generic names)
  • 0 moderate drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)
  • 0 minor drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

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