Dibucaine

Information About Dibucaine

Uses of Dibucaine

Dibucaine is commonly used to treat haemorrhoids, minor cuts or burns, insect bites or stings, sunburn, or other skin irritations.

How Dibucaine Works

Dibucaine is a topical anaesthesia which decreases permeability of the nerve cell to sodium ions, thus preventing or diminishing nerve impulse conduction when administered locally.

Side Effects of Dibucaine

Restlessness, Excitement, Nervousness, Paraesthesias, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Blurred vision, Nausea and/or vomiting, Muscle twitching, Tremors, Convulsions, Hypotension, Bradycardia, Arrhythmias, Cardiac arrest.

Authorship

Written By

Dr Mohd Ramzdhan Bin Mohd Masdar

MD (Crimea State Medical University)

Reviewed By

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli

MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Dibucaine Related Warnings

Alcohol Safe

There may be drug interactions when consumed with alcohol. Please discuss with your doctor about using Dibucaine with alcohol.

Pregnancy Not Safe

Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are inadequate human data. However, its benefits may outweigh risks for usage in pregnant women. Please discuss with your doctor before using it.

Lactation Limited Data

Dibucaine excretion into breast milk and its effect on feeding baby is still unknown. Please discuss with your doctor before using it.

Driving Generally Safe

Dibucaine has minimal to negligible effect on your ability to concentrate and drive. You are allowed to drive unless you feel unwell.

Kidney Limited Data

There's no data on use of Dibucaine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor before using it.

Liver Limited Data

There's no data on use of Dibucaine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor before using it.