page_title: Benzocaine
section_title: Other uses
hierarchical_section_title: Benzocaine / Medical uses / Other uses
caption_attribution_description: Jiffy Toothache Drops bottle
context_page_description: Benzocaine, sold under the brand name Orajel amongst others, is an ester local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever or in cough drops. It is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter anesthetic ointments such as products for oral ulcers. It is also combined with antipyrine to form A/B otic drops to relieve ear pain and remove earwax. In the US, products containing benzocaine for oral application are contraindicated in children younger than two years old. In European countries, the contraindication applies to children under 12 years of age.
  It was first synthesised in 1890 in Germany and approved for medical use in 1902.
context_section_description: Benzocaine is used as a key ingredient in numerous pharmaceuticals:
  Some glycerol-based ear medications for use in removing excess wax as well as relieving ear conditions such as otitis media and swimmers ear.
  Some previous diet products such as Ayds.
  Some condoms designed to prevent premature ejaculation. Benzocaine largely inhibits sensitivity on the penis, and can allow for an erection to be maintained longer (in a continuous act) by delaying ejaculation. Conversely, an erection will also fade faster if stimulus is interrupted.
  Benzocaine mucoadhesive patches have been used in reducing orthodontic pain.
  In Poland it is included, together with menthol and zinc oxide, in the liquid powder (not to be confused with the liquid face powder) used mainly after mosquito bites. Today's ready made Pudroderm was once used there as pharmaceutical compound.
caption: Jiffy Toothache Drops bottle (7.75% Benzocaine)
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