numbing spray
Pain-blocking aerosol mist
Numbing spray is a topical anesthetic in aerosol form, applied to skin or mucous membranes to temporarily block pain sensation.
Medical versions contain lidocaine or benzocaine for minor procedures: The dentist used numbing spray before the injection.
Over-the-counter versions treat sunburn, insect bites, or sore throats.
Some are marketed for delaying sexual climax.
- lidocaineTopical numbing medication
- benzocaineTopical pain reliever
- local anestheticDrug blocking regional sensation
- anestheticPain-blocking substance
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
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- numbing agentslidocaine, benzocaine, novocaine, tetracaine, topical anesthetic
- Cold Remediescold medicine, cough syrup, cough drops, throat lozenges, lozenges
- topicalsointment, lotion, cream, balm, salve
- local anestheticslidocaine, procaine, benzocaine, novocaine, tetracaine
- burn carealoe vera, burn cream, burn gel, cool compress, cold water
- Itch Relieverscalamine, hydrocortisone, antihistamine cream, itch cream, calamine lotion