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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.”