Anesthetics (Rectal)
Category- Anesthetic (mucosal-local)—Benzocaine; Dibucaine; Pramoxine; Tetracaine; Tetracaine and Menthol
† Not commercially available
in Canada. DescriptionRectal anesthetics (an-ess-THET-iks)
are used to relieve the pain and itching of hemorrhoids (piles)
and other problems in the rectal area. However, if you have hemorrhoids that
bleed, especially after a bowel movement, check with your doctor before using
this medicine. Bleeding may mean that you have a condition that needs other
treatment.
These medicines are available without a prescription; however, your doctor
may have special instructions on the proper use and dose for your medical
problem.
These medicines are available in the following dosage forms:
Rectal
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Benzocaine
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Dibucaine
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Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
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Pramoxine
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Aerosol foam (U.S.)
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Cream (U.S. and Canada)
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Ointment (U.S.)
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Tetracaine
-
Tetracaine and Menthol
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
- Americaine Hemorrhoidal 1
- Nupercainal 2
- Fleet Relief 3
- Pontocaine Cream † 4
- Pontocaine Ointment 5
- ProctoFoam/non-steroid 3
- Tronolane 3
- Tronothane 3
In Canada—
- Nupercainal 2
- Tronothane 3
Other commonly used names are: amethocaine
cinchocaine
ethyl aminobenzoate
pramocaine
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Note:
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For quick reference, the following anesthetics are numbered to match
the corresponding brand names. |
| This information applies to the following medicines: |
| 1. |
Benzocaine (BEN-zoe-kane) |
| 2. |
Dibucaine (DYE-byoo-kane)‡ |
| 3. |
Pramoxine (pra-MOX-een) |
| 4. |
Tetracaine (TET-ra-kane) |
| 5. |
Tetracaineand Menthol (TET-ra-kane and MEN-thol) |
| ‡ Generic name product may be available in the U.S. |
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