dibucaine

Also called Cinchocaine, Dibucaine is an anesthetic that works by causing temporary numbness in the skin. For this reason, it is used “to treat minor pain and itching caused by minor cuts or burns, insect bites or stings, sunburn, or other skin irritations”. This topical medicine is also indicated for the relief of rectal pain and itching caused by hemorrhoids or other rectal irritations. Before you go ahead and use Dibucaine, you need to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any food or any medication, or if you are pregnant/ breastfeeding. You should also consult a doctor before using this anesthetic on a child younger than 12 years old. When applying Dibucaine, make sure you don’t apply it to areas of infection, open wounds, burns, or irritated skin. According to drugs.com, the side effects may include rectal bleeding, severe burning or stinging, and a rash or other irritation of the skin. It is very important that you call your doctor immediately when you have any of the aforementioned side effects.