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Medications for Local Anesthesia

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
lidocaine 6.1 9 reviews for lidocaine to treat Local Anesthesia Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Brand names:
Lidocaine Viscous, Xylocaine Jelly, AneCream, Anestacon, Bactine, CidalEaze, RectiCare, DermacinRx Lido V Pak, DermacinRx Lidotral, Eha Lotion, Glydo, LidaMantle, LidoLite, Lidopac, LidoRx, Lidosol, Lidotran, Lidotrans 5 Pak, Lidozion, LMX 4, LMX 5, LTA II Kit, Lydexa, Medi-Quik Spray, Moxicaine, RadiaGuard, Regenecare HA Spray, Topicaine, Tranzarel, Xylocaine Topical, Zionodil
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
bupivacaine 7.4 7 reviews for bupivacaine to treat Local Anesthesia Rx C N
Generic name:
bupivacaine systemic
Brand names:
Marcaine, Marcaine Spinal, Marcaine HCl, Sensorcaine, Sensorcaine-MPF
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Marcaine 6.5 2 reviews for Marcaine to treat Local Anesthesia Rx C N
Generic name:
bupivacaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
mepivacaine 3.7 10 reviews for mepivacaine to treat Local Anesthesia Rx C N
Generic name:
mepivacaine systemic
Brand names:
Carbocaine, Polocaine, Scandonest Plain, Polocaine-MPF
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
cocaine 10 1 review for cocaine to treat Local Anesthesia Rx C 2
Generic name:
cocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
lidocaine Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine ophthalmic
Brand name:
Akten
Drug class:
ophthalmic anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
articaine / epinephrine 5.1 7 reviews for articaine / epinephrine to treat Local Anesthesia Rx C N
Generic name:
articaine / epinephrine systemic
Brand names:
Septocaine, Articadent, Zorcaine, Orabloc, Ultacan, Ultacan Forte
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Carbocaine 4.3 6 reviews for Carbocaine to treat Local Anesthesia Rx C N
Generic name:
mepivacaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
epinephrine / lidocaine 1.0 1 review for epinephrine / lidocaine to treat Local Anesthesia Rx B N
Generic name:
epinephrine / lidocaine systemic
Brand names:
Xylocaine with Epinephrine, Lignospan, Lignospan Forte, Xylocaine-MPF-Epinephrine
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lidocaine Viscous Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ropivacaine 10 1 review for ropivacaine to treat Local Anesthesia Rx B N
Generic name:
ropivacaine systemic
Brand names:
Naropin, Naropin Polyamp, Naropin SDV
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Akten Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
cocaine Rate Add review Rx 2
Generic name:
cocaine nasal
Brand names:
Numbrino, Goprelto
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Septocaine 5.0 5 reviews for Septocaine to treat Local Anesthesia Rx C N
Generic name:
articaine / epinephrine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Naropin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ropivacaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
tetracaine Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
tetracaine topical
Brand name:
Pontocaine
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Xylocaine Jelly Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
AneCream Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Marcaine Spinal Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
bupivacaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nupercainal 10 1 review for Nupercainal to treat Local Anesthesia Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
dibucaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Anestacon Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Bactine Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
chloroprocaine 10 1 review for chloroprocaine to treat Local Anesthesia Rx C N
Generic name:
chloroprocaine systemic
Brand names:
Nesacaine, Clorotekal, Nesacaine-MPF
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
CidalEaze Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
dibucaine 10 1 review for dibucaine to treat Local Anesthesia Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
dibucaine topical
Brand name:
Nupercainal
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
RectiCare Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Synera 2.0 1 review for Synera to treat Local Anesthesia Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine / tetracaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
DermacinRx Lido V Pak Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
DermacinRx Lidotral Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Eha Lotion Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Glydo Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
LidaMantle Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
LidoLite Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lidopac Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
LidoRx Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lidosol Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lidotran Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lidotrans 5 Pak Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lidozion Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
LMX 4 Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
LMX 5 Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
LTA II Kit Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Lydexa Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Medi-Quik Spray Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Moxicaine Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
RadiaGuard Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Regenecare HA Spray Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Topicaine Rate Add review OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tranzarel Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Xylocaine Topical 5.0 2 reviews for Xylocaine Topical to treat Local Anesthesia Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zionodil Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
bupivacaine / epinephrine Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
bupivacaine / epinephrine systemic
Brand names:
Vivacaine, Marcaine HCl with Epinephrine, Sensorcaine with Epinephrine, Sensorcaine-MPF with Epinephrine
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
lidocaine / tetracaine 6.0 2 reviews for lidocaine / tetracaine to treat Local Anesthesia Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine / tetracaine topical
Brand names:
Synera, Pliaglis, S-Caine Peel
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Marcaine HCl Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
bupivacaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sensorcaine Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
bupivacaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Articadent Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
articaine / epinephrine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Polocaine 8.0 1 review for Polocaine to treat Local Anesthesia Rx C N
Generic name:
mepivacaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Pontocaine Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
tetracaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Xylocaine with Epinephrine Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
epinephrine / lidocaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Nesacaine Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
chloroprocaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Numbrino Rate Add review Rx 2
Generic name:
cocaine nasal
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Scandonest Plain Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
mepivacaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Sensorcaine-MPF 7.5 2 reviews for Sensorcaine-MPF to treat Local Anesthesia Rx C N
Generic name:
bupivacaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Vivacaine Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
bupivacaine / epinephrine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zorcaine Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
articaine / epinephrine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ethyl chloride Rate Add review Rx N N
Generic name:
ethyl chloride topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Goprelto Rate Add review Rx 2
Generic name:
cocaine nasal
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Marcaine HCl with Epinephrine Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
bupivacaine / epinephrine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Naropin Polyamp Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ropivacaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Naropin SDV Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ropivacaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Orabloc Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
articaine / epinephrine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Pliaglis Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine / tetracaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
S-Caine Peel Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine / tetracaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Clorotekal Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
chloroprocaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kovanaze Rate Add review Rx U
Generic name:
oxymetazoline / tetracaine nasal
For consumers:
dosage,
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lignospan Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
epinephrine / lidocaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lignospan Forte Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
epinephrine / lidocaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nesacaine-MPF Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
chloroprocaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
oxymetazoline / tetracaine Rate Add review Rx U
Generic name:
oxymetazoline / tetracaine nasal
Brand name:
Kovanaze
For consumers:
Polocaine-MPF Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
mepivacaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Sensorcaine with Epinephrine Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
bupivacaine / epinephrine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sensorcaine-MPF with Epinephrine Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
bupivacaine / epinephrine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ultacan Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
articaine / epinephrine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ultacan Forte Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
articaine / epinephrine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Xylocaine-MPF-Epinephrine Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
epinephrine / lidocaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics
For consumers:
interactions, side effects

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 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.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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