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Dibucaine Brand Name
What is Dibucaine
Dibucaine is a topical amide-type local anesthetic, similar to lidocaine.
Available as an over-the-counter (OTC) ointment, it is used for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with hemorrhoids or skin irritation, such as sunburn, scratches, or insect bites.
Dibucaine, similar to other OTC drugs, has not been reviewed and approved by FDA.
Indications
- burns
- hemorrhoids
- insect bites or stings
- mild pain
- pruritus
- skin abrasion
- sunburn
For the temporary relief of mild pain and pruritus associated with sunburn, minor burns, skin abrasion, and insect bites or stings
Side Effects
- skin irritation
Topical administration of dibucaine may cause skin irritation (i.e., transient stinging or burning from open areas of skin). If rash and irritation or bleeding occur at the site of application, instruct the patient to discontinue use and consult a physician for evaluation.
Monitoring Parameters
- laboratory monitoring not necessary
Contraindications
- amide local anesthetic hypersensitivity
- breast-feeding
- children
- infants
- neonates
- ocular exposure
- pregnancy
Interactions
- Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide
- Benzocaine
- Benzocaine; Butamben; Tetracaine
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Benzoyl Peroxide; Clindamycin
- Benzoyl Peroxide; Erythromycin
- Benzoyl Peroxide; Sulfur
- Chloroxylenol; Hydrocortisone; Pramoxine
- Ethyl Chloride
- Hydrocortisone; Lidocaine
- Hydrocortisone; Pramoxine
- Lidocaine
- Lidocaine; Prilocaine
- Lidocaine; Tetracaine
- Pramoxine
- Tetracaine
