A topical anesthetic is a local anesthetic applied to numb the surface of a body part, including the skin, eyes, nose, ears, throat, anus, or genitals. It is available as creams, ointments, aerosols, sprays, lotions, and jellies, with benzocaine, lidocaine, and tetracaine among the most common active ingredients, and is used for minor procedures and localized pain relief.
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A topical anesthetic is a local anesthetic that is used to numb the surface of a body part.
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