Understanding Benzocaine

Benzocaine is a common topical numbing medication sold under many brand names! It blocks the nerves from sending pain signals to the brain. Thus, patients do not feel the pain! Adults and children are both approved to use this medication. The only exceptions are children under two years old! It is not safe as a treatment for infant teething pain.

As mentioned, this medication is a phenomenal pain relief treatment. Topical benzocaine treats sore throat pain very well! This medication is also effective as a treatment for ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and irritated skin.