Is benzocaine still available?
Antipyrine/benzocaine is an ear drop used to relieve pain from ear infections. It wasn’t approved by the FDA and is no longer available.
What is Antipyrine drug?
Antipyrine and benzocaine otic is used to relieve ear pain and swelling caused by middle ear infections. It may be used along with antibiotics to treat an ear infection. It is also used to help remove a build up of ear wax in the ear. Antipyrine and benzocaine are in a class of medications called analgesics.
What is antipyrine and benzocaine used for?
Antipyrine and benzocaine combination is used in the ear to help relieve the pain, swelling, and congestion of some ear infections. It will not cure the infection itself. An antibiotic will be needed to treat the infection. This medicine is also used to soften earwax so that the earwax can be washed away more easily.
Why was benzocaine discontinued?
The FDA is taking action against the use of benzocaine products because they have the potential to cause a condition called methemoglobinemia. Methemoglobinemia is a potentially deadly condition that causes blood to carry less oxygen.
Can you still buy auralgan?
Auralgan (benzocaine and antipyrine) otic drops are no longer manufactured. The FDA announced its intention to take enforcement action against companies that manufacture and/or distribute certain unapproved prescription ear drop products (known as otic products) labeled to relieve ear pain, infection, and inflammation.
Is antipyrine benzocaine available over-the-counter?
Antipyrine/benzocaine/phenylephrine is an over-the-counter (OTC) product used to relieve ear pain/congestion.
Why was auralgan discontinued?
On July, 2, 2015 the FDA asked all manufacturers of antipyrine and benzocaine otic products (Auralgan and Aurodex brand names) to stop selling these products because they have not been proven to be safe and effective.
Is benzocaine a narcotic?
Benzocaine, sold under the brand name Orajel amongst others, is an ester local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever or in cough drops….Benzocaine.
| Clinical data | |
|---|---|
| Legal status | UK : GSL, P US : OTC |
| Identifiers | |
| IUPAC name Ethyl 4-aminobenzoate | |
| CAS Number | 94-09-7 |
Is it legal to buy benzocaine?
7. Benzocaine and lidocaine are however legal to import and sell as bulk chemicals. They are used within the pharmaceutical industry as active substances in a number of medicinal products.
Why was Auralgan discontinued?
What can I use instead of Auralgan?
Auralgan and similar products are no longer manufactured and wholesalers no longer stock these products. Unfortunately, there are no specific alternative products to recommend at this time. Prescribers may consider systemic pain relief with acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and/or warm compress to the ear(s).
What is the aminopyrine breath test?
The aminopyrine breath test, like other newer tests (phenacetin, caffeine and erythromycin breath tests), allows the effects of drugs on hepatic cytochrome P-450 to be explored both in normal subjects and in liver patients.