ANBESOL COLD SORE (benzocaine/camphor/allantoin/petrolatum,white)


Drug overview for ANBESOL COLD SORE (benzocaine/camphor/allantoin/petrolatum,white):

Generic name: benzocaine/camphor/allantoin/petrolatum,white
Drug class: Topical Local Anesthetics
Therapeutic class: Mouth-Throat-Dental - Preparations

Benzocaine is a local anesthetic.

Benzocaine is used topically for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor burns, sunburn, minor cuts or scrapes, insect bites, or minor skin irritations. Benzocaine is also used topically for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with episiotomy, pruritus vulvae, or hemorrhoids and as a male genital desensitizer to aid in slowing the onset of ejaculation. Benzocaine has been used topically as a water-soluble lubricant for topical anesthesia on urinary catheters, laryngoscopes, proctoscopes, sigmoidoscopes, and vaginal specula. However, methemoglobinemia has been reported when the drug has been applied to mucous membranes.
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The following indications for ANBESOL COLD SORE (benzocaine/camphor/allantoin/petrolatum,white) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
None.

Professional Synonyms:
None.