Benzocaine

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  • Medical Author : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
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What Is Benzocaine and How Does It Work?

Benzocaine is a prescription medication used as a local anesthetic to reduce pain or discomfort associated with bee stings, minor burns, sunburn, insect bites, mouth or gum irritation or pain, hemorrhoids, dental pain, boils and premature ejaculation.

  • Benzocaine is available under the following different brand names: EjectDelay

What Are Dosages of Benzocaine?

Adult and pediatric dosage

Gel/topical solution

  • 6.3%
  • 7.5%
  • 10%
  • 20%

Liquid

  • 5%
  • 6.3%
  • 7.5%
  • 10%
  • 20%

Bee Stings, Minor Burns, Sunburn, Insect Bites

Adult dosage

  • Apply 5-20% to affected area every 6-8 hours as needed, remove stinger prior to application if a bee sting

Pediatric dosage

  • Children younger than 2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
  • Children 2 years and older: Apply 5-20% to affected area every 6-8 hours as needed; remove stinger prior to application if a bee sting

Mouth and Gum Irritation

Adult dosage

  • Apply 10-20% solution (or other topical formulation) as needed

Pediatric dosage

  • Children younger than 2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
  • Children 2 years or older: Apply 10-20% solution (or other topical formulation) as needed

Sore Throat/Mouth Pain

Adult dosage

  • 1 lozenge dissolve in mouth; repeat every 2 hours as needed (generally use less than 2 days)
  • Apply 1 spray to affected area; spit after 1 minute; may repeat up to 4 times

Pediatric dosage

  • Children younger than 5 years: Safety and efficacy not established
  • Children 5 years or older: 
  • Oral lozenge: 1 lozenge dissolved in mouth; repeat every 2 hours as needed (generally use less than 2 days)
  • Oral spray: Apply 1 spray to affected area; spit after 1 min; may repeat up to 4 times

Hemorrhoids

Adult dosage

  • Apply 5-20% externally to affected area every 4 hours

Pediatric dosage

  • Children younger than 12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
  • Children 12 years or older: Apply 5-20% externally to affected area every 4 hours

Dental Pain

Adult dosage

  • Use 2.5-20% solution (or other topical formulation) as needed

Boils

Adult dosage

  • Apply 20% to affected area; not to exceed every 12 hours

Premature Ejaculation

Adult dosage

  • EjectDelay (7.5% gel): Apply small amount to the penis gland 15-20 minutes before sexual intercourse. 
  • It can be applied with or without a condom
  • Washed off after intercourse

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

  • See “Dosages.”

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