benzocaine
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- /ˈbɛnzoʊkeɪn/
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- Many over-the-counter topical ointments contain benzocaine, which helps to numb pain on the skin.
Their names usually end in cane like benzocaine, novocaine and also cocaine.
- Their names usually end in cane like benzocaine, novocaine and also cocaine.
Examples
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Allergic reactions are uncommon with lidocaine, but they may be more prevalent with the esters such as tetracaine and benzocaine.
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After sampling, fish were anesthetized using benzocaine (up to 40 mg/l), euthanized, and preserved in 4% formalin solution.
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Lidocaine can be expected to provide 45 to 60 minutes of anesthesia, but benzocaine/tetracaine wears off after 20 to 30 minutes.
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If any oropharyngeal anesthesia is required (it is usually not), one spray of 20% benzocaine can be delivered to the oropharynx.
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Spray topical benzocaine/tetracaine onto the palate and posterior pharynx.
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Benzocaine is a local anaesthetic gel that desensitizes the tip of the penis and helps to delay premature ejaculation.
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"One of the common ingredients in over-the-counter anti-itch drugs is benzocaine, which has a numbing effect, so it temporarily relieves itching," says Scranton.
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If a procedure in a patient who has been anesthetized with benzocaine/tetracaine should exceed 20 minutes, the patient may begin to gag when sensation to the palate and oropharynx returns.
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Lozenges containing benzocaine are effective for relieving a sore throat.
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For teething pain, some parents choose products with benzocaine to soothe their children's discomfort.
Synonyms
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A medicine used to make a small area numb for dental or medical work
A white solid used to numb a small part of the body
A medicine used to make a small area numb on the inside of the mouth or other soft wet parts
A medicine used to numb a small area on the mouth or nose
A white powder used to numb a small area for dental and medical work
A medicine that makes part of the body numb for surgery or pain relief
A drug used to stop feeling in a small part of the body, often for procedures on the spine
A drug used to make part of the body not feel anything during surgery
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Surface Forms
Morphology
benzocaine = benzo + caine
The components 'benzo' and 'caine' are not standalone English words and do not transparently convey the meaning of a local anesthetic to an average learner.
Etymology
The word benzocaine comes from benzo- (from 'benzoic', a common chemical name) and the suffix -caine taken from cocaine, the early numbing drug. So, benzocaine is a 'benzoic' kind of chemical used to 'numb' pain and itching.