benzocaine
noun
ben·zo·caine
ˈben-zə-ˌkān 
: a white crystalline ester C9H11NO2 used as a local anesthetic
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And some people turn to products containing benzocaine, a topical anesthetic, but Zubritsky warns against trying this on a sunburn.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024
Its soft tip gently dispenses a medicated liquid composed of benzocaine 5%, camphor 3%, and phenol 1.35%, instantly disinfecting it and providing mess-free relief.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 4 June 2024
Numbing gels and creams containing benzocaine are also not recommended.
—Lauren Capacete, Ms, Rd, Parents, 20 May 2024
To ease the discomfort of the rash, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend taking an oral antihistamine (such as Benadryl) or applying topical treatments such as benzocaine, lidocaine, or calamine lotion.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024
Its soft tip gently dispenses a medicated liquid composed of benzocaine 5%, camphor 3%, and phenol 1.35%, instantly disinfecting it and providing mess-free relief.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 4 June 2024
Numbing gels and creams containing benzocaine are also not recommended.
—Lauren Capacete, Ms, Rd, Parents, 20 May 2024
To ease the discomfort of the rash, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend taking an oral antihistamine (such as Benadryl) or applying topical treatments such as benzocaine, lidocaine, or calamine lotion.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
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benzocaine
noun
ben·zo·caine
ˈben-zə-ˌkān
: a white crystalline ester C9H11NO2 used as a local anesthetic
called also ethyl aminobenzoate
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