Best OTC Choices in Topical Anesthetics (not oral)
Applying an over-the-counter anesthetic can offer relief from a burn, bite or other minor injury. Here are Money’s picks for the best anesthetics to apply topically, along with data on their active ingredients and general notes about their efficacy and side effects.
The selections were chosen by drugs.com, using a methodology that combines expert assessment with analysis of online reviews, ratings and other customer data.
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Medication
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Active Ingredients
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Important Points
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#3
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Anesten Cream | Lidocaine |
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#2
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Bactine Max Pain Relieving Cleansing Spray | Benzalkonium Cl Lidocaine |
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#5
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Ebanel Numb 520 | Lidocaine |
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#4
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HUSH Gel | Lidocaine Aloe leaf extract Calendula extract Chamomile extract Green tea extract Comfrey extract Menthol |
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#1
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Lanacane Medicated cream | Benzocaine |
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#8
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Numb Master Numbing cream | Lidocaine |
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#6
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Numbskin Numbing cream | Lidocaine |
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#7
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Vasocaine | Lidocaine |
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