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Medicine
Dibucaine
For temporary relief of local discomfort, itching, pain, soreness, or burning associated with minor skin procedure.
Selected manufacturer label information, organised into consistent sections by Sofidex. Read the full label at DailyMed ↗
Drug facts
- Used for
- For temporary relief of local discomfort, itching, pain, soreness, or burning associated with minor skin procedure.
- How to take it
- adults and children 12 years and over: If possible, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly.
- apply externally to the affected area up to 3 to 4 times daily.
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
- Do not take if
- in or near the eyes
- in children under 2 years of age
How to take it
- adults and children 12 years and over: If possible, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly. Dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applying.
- apply externally to the affected area up to 3 to 4 times daily.
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
While you are taking it
- do not use more than directed unless directed by a doctor.
- do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
Side effects, and when to stop
- bleeding occurs
- condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
Who should not take it
- in or near the eyes
- in children under 2 years of age
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
ask a health care professional before use.
Warnings
For external use only.
Keeping it away from children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Active ingredient
Dibucaine 1%
Purpose
Local Anesthetic
Use
- temporarily relieves pain and itching due to hemorrhoids and other anorectal disorders
Cite this page
- NLM
sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Dibucaine; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/dibucaine
- APA 7th
sofidex. (2026, August 2). Dibucaine. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/dibucaine
- AMA 11th
Dibucaine. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/dibucaine
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