Benzocaine Gel - Mucopain Gel

15 gm Gel in 1 Tube

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Manufactured by: Icpa Health Products Ltd
Contains / Salt: Benzocaine (20 % w/w)

Benzocaine Information

Benzocaine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Benzocaine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Benzocaine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Benzocaine Benefits & Uses

Benzocaine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Local Anesthesia

Benzocaine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Benzocaine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Benzocaine is used -

Severe

Itching or burning
Methemoglobinemia
Angioedema

Moderate

Edema
Erythema

Mild

Photosensitivity
Rash
Dizziness
Headache
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Tremor

Benzocaine Related Warnings

Is the use of Benzocaine safe for pregnant women?

Benzocaine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Benzocaine again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Benzocaine safe during breastfeeding?

Benzocaine may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Benzocaine on the Kidneys?

Benzocaine does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Benzocaine on the Liver?

Benzocaine has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Benzocaine on the Heart?

Benzocaine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Benzocaine with Other Drugs

Benzocaine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Prilocaine

Moderate

Clindamycin

Erythromycin

Hydrocortisone

Lidocaine

Benzocaine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benzocaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Graves' Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Benzocaine

Is this Benzocaine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Benzocaine.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Benzocaine. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Benzocaine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Benzocaine for mental disorders.

No

Benzocaine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Benzocaine

It is safe to take Benzocaine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Benzocaine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Benzocaine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown