Benzocaine USP for Compounding Medications (API)
Benzocaine USP for Compounding is used to make various topical anesthetic preparations such as gels, creams, ointments, sprays, and patches. It can also be used in combination with other ingredients to relieve pain, itching, and discomfort associated with minor skin irritations, insect bites, burns, and minor cuts or wounds. Benzocaine is also used in compounding for oral or mucous membrane applications like mouth sores, teething pain, sore throat, and other minor irritations.
Benzocaine USP (United States Pharmacopeia) is a local anesthetic agent used in compounding medications. It is a white crystalline powder that works by blocking nerve signals in the body, causing a temporary numbness or loss of sensation in the area where it is applied. It is commonly used in topical medications such as creams, gels, and sprays to relieve pain and discomfort from minor skin irritations, insect bites, and sore throats. Benzocaine USP is also available in a pure form as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for compounding medications, and it must meet the standards set by the USP for purity, potency, and quality. It is one of the most commonly used local anesthetic agents in compounding due to its effectiveness, low cost, and easy availability.
Benzocaine, USP is a mild local anesthetic. All Spectrum Chemical USP products are manufactured, packaged and stored under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) per 21CFR part 211 in FDA registered and inspected facilities.
Synonyms: Ethyl p-Aminobenzoate
