A topical anesthetic is a local anesthetic that is used to numb the surface of a body part. They can be used to numb any area of the skin as well as the front of the eyeball, the inside of the nose, ear or throat, the anus and the genital area. Topical anesthetics are available in creams, ointments, aerosols, sprays, lotions, and jellies. Examples include benzocaine, butamben, dibucaine, lidocaine, oxybuprocaine, pramoxine, proxymetacaine (proparacaine), and tetracaine (also named amethocaine).
Topical Anesthetic
Crosstex Gumnumb Topical Anesthetic Gel (Benzocaine 20%), 1 oz. Jar
Rapid onset within 30 seconds & short duration with virtually no systemic absorption. Special formulation minimizes salivation. Provides temporary relief of pain from local anesthetic injections, periodontal curettage, impression taking and intra-oral radiographs. Available in 6 flavors - no bitter aftertaste.