Benzocaine, as a non-water-soluble local anesthetic, has analgesic and antipruritic effects. It is clinically used for wound anesthesia, ulcer surface anesthesia, mucosal surface anesthesia and hemorrhoid anesthesia. Its pharmacological action is mainly to block nerve endings to relieve pain and itching.
Benzocaine is another name for ethyl p-aminobenzoate, which can be used as a local anesthetic to relieve itching and pain on wounds, ulcers and hemorrhoids. It can also be used as a drug intermediate. It can also be used as a UV absorber, mainly in sunscreen and tanning cosmetics. It is chemically stable to light and air, safe for the skin, and has the ability to form a film on the skin.
