Chiggerex

Benzocaine is used to relieve pain and itching caused by conditions such as sunburn or other minor burns, insect bites or stings, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, minor cuts, or scratches.

Benzocaine belongs to a group of medicines known as topical local anesthetics. It deadens the nerve endings in the skin. This medicine does not cause unconsciousness like general anesthetics do when used for surgery.

This medicine is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use and dose for your medical condition.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Bluish color of the fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds

• Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
• cracking, itching, redness, or stinging of the skin
• dark urine
• difficulty with breathing
• difficulty with walking
• dizziness or lightheadedness
• fainting
• fever
• headache
• inability to feel hands and feet
• irritability
• irritation of the nose
• itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
• pale skin
• rapid heart rate
• red, sore eyes
• shortness of breath
• sore throat
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
• unusual tiredness or weakness

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.