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Dibucaine (dibucaine)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Dibucaine is a local anesthetic with a long duration of action.

Dibucaine is used topically for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor burns, sunburn, minor cuts or scrapes, insect bites, or minor skin irritations. Dibucaine ointment is also used topically for the temporary relief of pain, itching, and burning caused by hemorrhoids.

Generic name: dibucaine
Pronunciation: (DYE-bue-kane)

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Dibucaine:

  • Hemorrhoids
  • Minor Skin Wound Pain
  • Pruritus Of Skin
  • Skin Irritation

Also known as: Itchy Skin Eruption, Pruritic Dermatitis.

Dosing

Dibucaine is applied topically in the form of a cream or ointment. Dibucaine ointment may also be administered rectally using a rectal applicator.

For the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with various skin conditions, dibucaine 1% ointment is applied to affected areas gently and if necessary, covered with a light dressing. No more than 30 or 7.5 g of the ointment should be used by adults or children, respectively, in any 24-hour period. When dibucaine 0.5% cream is used for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with various skin conditions, the cream is applied liberally to affected areas and rubbed in gently.

For the temporary relief of pain, itching, and burning caused by hemorrhoids, dibucaine 1% ointment may be instilled into the rectum using a rectal applicator. The ointment may be administered each morning and evening and after each bowel movement. Additional ointment may be applied topically to anal tissues. No more than 30 g of the ointment should be used by adults in any 24-hour period.

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data