Benzocaine, sold under the brand name Orajel amongst others, is a local anesthetic, belonging to the amino ester drug class, commonly used as a topical painkiller or in cough drops. It is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter anesthetic ointments such as products for oral ulcers. It is combined with antipyrine to form A/B ear drops. In the US, products containing benzocaine for oral application are contraindicated in children younger than two years old.
Benzokaina molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.
Also known as: Benzocain
Classification
Chemical: Medicine
Tag: Adulterant
Effects
Increased Heart Rate
Stimulation
Alertness Enhancement
Talkativeness
Light Sensitivity
Routes of Administration
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Harm Reduction
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Benzocaine: Benzocaine, sold under the brand name Orajel amongst others, is a local anesthetic, belonging to the amino ester drug class, commonly used as a topical painkiller or in cough drops. It is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter anesthetic ointments such as products for oral ulcers
