benzocaine

Noun

Meaning

a white crystalline ester used as a local anesthetic

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

ethyl aminobenzoate capsaicin camphor thymol aspirin ibuprofen lidocaine menthol ketoprofen procaine salicylic acid naproxen eucalyptus oil propionic acid methyl salicylate

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Hypernyms

local local anaesthetic local anesthetic topical anesthetic topical anaesthetic

Examples

I added benzocaine, a local anesthetic, so that even if the sniffles didn't get better, you felt it less." Source: Internet

The FDA urges consumers and health care professionals to report adverse reactions involving benzocaine or other medicines to the FDA’s MedWatch program. Source: Internet

Benzocaine can cause a rare blood condition linked to potentially deadly breathing problems. Source: Internet

The U.S. Drug and Food Administration warned consumers the dangers for infants and children of products that contain Benzocaine. Source: Internet

These topical anesthetics contain anesthetic drugs such as lidocaine, tetracaine, benzocaine, and prilocaine in a cream, ointment, or gel. Source: Internet

"In addition, we are adding warning statements to more clearly identify the risks and symptoms presented by methemoglobinemia, a rare but serious condition associated with the use of benzocaine." Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

benzoazocine benzobarbital benzobarrelene benzochromene benzochromenone benzoctamine