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what is the definition or description of: benzocaine overdose?

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Benzocaine  OD: Benzocaine  is a topical pain medication. According to Drugs.Com "An overdose of benzocaine topical applied to the skin can cause life-threatening side effects such as uneven heartbeats, seizure (convulsions), coma, slowed breathing, or respiratory failure (breathing stops)." See:  https://www.drugs.com/mtm/benzocaine-topical.html

Question 2

what is the treatment for benzocaine overdose?

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Many problems: Overdose symptoms may include uneven heartbeats, seizure (convulsions), coma, slowed breathing, or respiratory failure (breathing stops). Do not use Benzocaine topical if you have a blood cell disorder called methemoglobinemia. Before using Benzocaine topical, tell your doctor if you have any type of inherited enzyme deficiency, a breathing disorder such as asthma or emphysema, or if you smoke.

Question 3

can someone get addicted to benzocaine?

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No: A person may continue to use Benzocaine not because (s)he is addicted to it but because (s)he wants continued relief from pain. The drug itself is not addictive.

Question 4

is there any use for topical benzocaine?

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Yes: Per Drugs.Com - "Benzocaine topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and many other sources of minor pain on a surface of the body."  REF:  https://www.drugs.com/mtm/benzocaine-topical.html#:~:text=It%20works%20by%20blocking%20nerve,a%20surface%20of%20the%20body.

Question 5

are benzocaine and benzodamin hydrochloride  the same?

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More or less: both are used as topical local analgesics in the oral cavity, read the labels carefully when using either, best wishes

Question 6

i was wondering what are some over-the-counter meds containing analegics benzocaine?

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OTC creams and spray: Products like americaine, anbesol, boil ease, cepacol sore throat, cetacaine, dermoplast, exactacain, hurricaine, lanacane, orabase with benzocaine, orajel, and skeeter stik all contain benzocaine. (for a list of more otc products that contain benzocaine, visit this website:www.Fda.Gov/drugs/drugsafety/ucm250029.Htm#list.).

Question 7

what is benzocaine otic solution used for?

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Ear pain: Used to reduce pain from otitis media (middle ear infection). Used in combination with Ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Also may be used  in combination with antibiotics.

Question 8

can someone become addicted to benzocaine?

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Not likely: Benzocaine is an anesthetic. So is cocaine. I don't think Benzocaine creates euphoria, do it is not likely to be addicting. But then again, i never thought that over the counter cough syrup could be addicting either, but people get addicted to dextromethorphan in otc cough syrup. Go figure.

Question 9

how does benzocaine function?

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Benzocaine : Benzocaine is a commonly used local anesthetic. It is an ester anesthetic that blocks both the initiation and conduction of nerve impulses by decreasing the neuronal membrane's permeability to sodium ions, which results in inhibition of depolarization with resultant blockade of conduction.  It basically prevents conduction of the nerve.

Question 10

how well does benzocaine work?

Accepted Answer

Pretty well: Benzocaine is a great topical anesthetic when used carefully and properly.

Do not exceed recommended dosages as it may cause a serious condition called methemoglobinemia.

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