Can topical anesthetic be used to relieve hemorrhoids?

Topical agents: Many agents for hemorrhoids have local anesthetic agents in them.

Kind of, No: Many of the agents used for hemorrhoids, as topicals, they provide symptomatic relief for the hemorrhoids. However, they do nothing to treat the hemorrhoids themselves. If you are considering dibucaine 2% ointment or equivalent Lidocaine ointment, should be fine, but won't change things for the long term.