Comparing Benzocaine Topical vs Vicodin
Benzocaine topical | Vicodin |
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Benzocaine topical | Vicodin (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Aphthous Ulcer, Oral and Dental Conditions, Anal Itching, Pain, Burns - External, Cold Sores, Anesthesia, Pruritus, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Sore Throat, Sunburn, Hemorrhoids, Insect... View more |
Prescription only
Vicodin is a combination narcotic analgesic that may be used short-term for the relief of moderate-to-moderately severe pain that is unrelieved by nonopioid analgesics, and also for the relief of a... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
Benzocaine topical has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 39 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
Vicodin has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 147 ratings on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: benzocaine topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: Vicodin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||
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Brand Names | ||
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 acetaminophen / hydrocodone brands include: Xodol, Zyfrel | |
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. | ||
N/A |
3.8 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
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 | ||
A total of 46 drugs are known to interact with benzocaine topical:
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A total of 635 drugs are known to interact with Vicodin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||
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First Approval Date | ||
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January 07, 1983 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
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Professional Resources | ||
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