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Status:
US Approved OTC
First marketed in 1895

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Benzocaine is a local anesthetic. It acts by blocking voltage-gated sodium ion channels in nerve endings. Benzocaine is available over-the counter for local anesthesia of oral and pharyngeal mucous membranes (sore throat, cold sores, mouth ulcers, to...
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First marketed in 1895

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)

Status:
US Approved OTC
First marketed in 1895

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Benzocaine is a local anesthetic. It acts by blocking voltage-gated sodium ion channels in nerve endings. Benzocaine is available over-the counter for local anesthesia of oral and pharyngeal mucous membranes (sore throat, cold sores, mouth ulcers, to...