Common Allergy, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Allergic skin rash.

Expert advice for Benzocaine

Do not use benzocaine if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to benzocaine or any other ingredients in formulation.
Avoid using benzocaine on broken skin or on large area of body.
Do not use benzocaine if you have high levels of blood pigments; if you are taking cholinesterases or sulphonamides.
Do not use benzocaine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast feeding.

Q. Does Benzocaine heal cold sores/numb mouth/kill sperm/make person sleepy?
Benzocaine can soothe cold sores and numb mouth. It doesn't however kill sperms or make a person sleepy

Q. Is Benzocaine safe?
Benzocaine is safe when used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is benzocaine stronger than lidocaine?
Benzocaine and lidocaine both belong to the same class of medicines having similar therapeutic action. Individual responses to these medicines might vary

Q. Does Benzocaine get you high?
Benzocaine has abuse potential. It should never be used for recreational activities

Q. Does Benzocaine delay ejaculation?
Benzocaine is used in condoms to prolong the duration of sex and hence ejaculation. It must be used as advised by the doctor.

Common Nausea, Noisy breathing, Oral peeling, Parotid gland swelling, Abdominal cramp, Allergic reaction, Anaphylactic reaction, Burning sensation of tongue, Cough, Diarrhoea, Discoloration of teeth, Altered taste, Shortness of breath, Itching, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Skin reaction, Erythema, Sneezing, Subcutaneous swelling, Tongue discolouration, Vomiting, Burning sensation.

Expert advice for Chlorbutol
Cream:Avoid contact with eyes.Avoid prolonged use for more than 7 days.Wash hands well after use.Use it for external application only.Mouthwash:Do not use at the same time as toothpastes.Do not swallow the solution.Avoid contact with ears and eyes.Nasal decongestant capsule:Only inhale the vapor.Do not take capsule or drops internally.Avoid direct contact with skin or eyes.

Q. What is chlorobutanol used for?
Chlorbutol is used in different formulations such as cream, mouthwash and decongestant capsules.Cream: to treat mild pain caused by minor skin cuts, scratches and grazes (chapping) and soreness caused by detergents, soaps, deodorants and jewellery and bites and stings.Mouthwash solution: to inhibit dental plaque formation, as an aid in the treatment and prevention of irritation, redness, and swelling of gums (gingivitis), and in maintaining oral hygiene. It is important in the management of mouth ulceration and oral infections due to fungus candida and can be used as an adjuvant treatment for minor infections of the throat. It is also used as a disinfectant solution for cleansing of removable dentures.Capsule: for the symptomatic relief of colds and the symptomatic rapid relief of nasal congestion.