benzocaine

lidocaine

Topical numbing medication

• procaineEster-type local anesthetic
• novocaineLocal numbing agent
• tetracaineTopical numbing medication

xylocaine · local · infiltration · epidural · spinal · numbing · desensitization · injectable

numbing

Causing loss of sensation

• soothingReducing distress or discomfort
• localizedRestricted to one place
• discomfortMild physical or mental distress

soreness · tenderness · sting · irritation · fast-acting · palliative

ointment

Medicated skin cream

• creamRich milk fat
• gelWobbly semi-solid substance
• sprayDispersed liquid droplets

lozenge · patch · sunburn · itch · rash · over-the-counter · dermal · application · antipruritic · soothing

toothache

Ache in a molar

• cavityEmpty space within
• fillingMaterial placed within
• extractionAct of removing

dentist · teething · orthodontic · molar · drill · crown · rinse · swab

ester

Alkoxy-substituted acid derivative

• metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
• FDAU.S. health regulator
• dosageMeasured medicine amount

concentration · formulation · compounding · generic · preservative · contraindication · side-effect · toxicity · absorption

• pain remediesaspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, Tylenol, Advil
• Itch Relieverscalamine, hydrocortisone, antihistamine cream, itch cream, calamine lotion
• numbing agentslidocaine, novocaine, tetracaine, topical anesthetic, numbing cream
• Remedy Ingredientsacetaminophen, menthol, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, pseudoephedrine
• skin irritantsrash, itch, formaldehyde, fragrance, chafing
• anestheticspropofol, ketamine, halothane, thiopental, nitrous oxide