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Topical anesthetics

What are Topical anesthetics?

Topical anesthetics are medicines that numb and reduce the sensation of pain in the area to which they are applied. They are available as creams, ointments, solutions, eye drops, gels or sprays and may be applied to areas such as the skin, inside the mouth or throat, in the nose, or in the eyes.

Topical anesthetics may be applied to the skin to relieve pain caused by sunburn or other minor burns, insect bites, minor cuts, or before dressing changes when wounds are extensive. They may also be used prior to vaccination or any other procedure that requires insertion of a needle.

List of Topical anesthetics

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Drug Name Avg. Rating Reviews
lidocaine topical (Pro)
Brand names: LMX 5, LidaMantle, Xylocaine Jelly, Bactine, Xylocaine Topical, Anestacon, Medi-Quik Spray, Lidoderm, LMX 4, LTA II Kit, AneCream, Lidocaine Viscous, Topicaine, RectiCare, Regenecare HA Spray, LidoRx, Glydo, RadiaGuard, DermacinRx Lidotral, CidalEaze, Eha Lotion, Lidotrans 5 Pak, Astero, DermacinRx Lido V Pak, Lidopac, Tranzarel, ZTlido, Lidozion, Lido-Sorb, Gen7T Lotion, Gen7T Patch, Zionodil, Lydexa, Lidorex, Moxicaine, Lidotran, Lidogel, Lidosol, Lidocan Patch, LidoLite, Lidocan III, Bruselix Gel, Lidocan IV, Lidocan V, Bruselix Cream, Tridacaine II, Lidocan VI, Tridacaine III, Lidotral, Lidocan VII, Tridacaine XL
4.4
248 reviews
pramoxine topical (Pro)
Brand names: Prax, Sarna Sensitive, Gold Bond Anti-Itch, Pramox
8.2
67 reviews
benzocaine topical (Pro)
Brand names: Lanacane, Medicone, Anacaine, Chiggerex, Orajel, Detane, Hurricaine, Solarcaine First Aid Medicated Spray, Zilactin-B, Dermoplast, Topex, Benz-O-Sthetic, OraMagic Plus, Anbesol, Laryngesic, Ora film, Denti-Care Denti-Freeze, BeeGentle, Benzo-Jel, Topical Anesthetic Dental Gel, Orabase, Kank-a, Precaine B, Benzodent
7.1
44 reviews
phenol topical (Pro)
Brand names: Cheracol Sore Throat, Pain-A-Lay Gargle, Unguentine, Mycinette Sore Throat Spray, Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray, Unguentine Original Formula, Assure Sore Throat, Cepastat Extra Strength, Castellani Paint, Ora Relief Throat, Phenaseptic Cherry
5.2
43 reviews
lidocaine / prilocaine topical (Pro)
Brand names: Emla, Oraqix, Livixil Pak, Venipuncture CPI, DermacinRx Prizopak, DermacinRx Empricaine, DermacinRx Prikaan, Leva Set, Lidopril, Lidopril XR, Prikaan, Prilolid, Anodyne LPT, Dolotranz, AgonEaze, Prilovix Plus, Prilovix Lite, Prilovix Lite Plus, Prilovix Ultralite, Prilovix Ultralite Plus, Nuvakaan II, SkyaDerm-LP, Realheal-I, Priloheal Plus 30, VallaDerm-90, Lidotor, EmReal
7.9
30 reviews
dibucaine topical (Pro)
Brand name: Nupercainal
8.8
9 reviews
lidocaine / menthol topical
Brand names: LenzaPatch, Lidothol, Synvexia, Veltrix, Provenza, Gen7T Plus Patch, LidoStream, Elemar Patch
8.4
7 reviews
benzalkonium chloride / lidocaine topical
Brand names: First Aid Antiseptic, Diabecin HR
7.0
6 reviews
cocaine topical (Pro)
10
4 reviews
dyclonine topical (Pro)
Brand name: Dyclopro
6.3
3 reviews
capsaicin / lidocaine / menthol / methyl salicylate topical
Brand names: LidoPro, Transderm-iQ
9.3
3 reviews
tetracaine topical
Brand name: Pontocaine
9.0
2 reviews
pramoxine/zinc acetate topical
Brand names: Caladryl Clear, Callergy Clear, Caldyphen Clear, Clear Calamine, Calaclear
9.0
2 reviews
lidocaine / tetracaine topical (Pro)
Brand names: Synera, S-Caine Peel, Pliaglis
6.0
2 reviews
hydrocortisone / lidocaine topical (Pro)
Brand names: AnaMantle HC, Ana-Lex, Radiaura Skin Recovery
9.0
2 reviews
pentafluoropropane / tetrafluoroethane topical
Brand name: Gebauer's Spray and Stretch
No reviews
ethyl chloride topical (Pro)
No reviews
cocaine nasal (Pro)
Brand names: Numbrino, Goprelto
No reviews
camphor / lidocaine / methyl salicylate topical
Brand name: Viva
No reviews
camphor / lidocaine topical
Brand name: Olu Pain Management
No reviews
For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).

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