What is Topispray?
Topispray is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
Topispray topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, teething pain, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and many other sources of minor pain on a surface of the body. Topispray is also used to numb the skin or surfaces inside the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or rectum to lessen the pain of inserting a medical instrument such as a tube or speculum.
There are many brands and forms of Topispray topical available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Topispray topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Topispray indications
Topispray is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
Topispray topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, teething pain, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and many other sources of minor pain on a surface of the body. Topispray is also used to numb the skin or surfaces inside the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or rectum to lessen the pain of inserting a medical instrument such as a tube or speculum.
Topispray topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
How should I use Topispray?
Use Topispray suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Topispray suspension comes as a powder. Be sure to mix Topispray suspension before you use it.
- To mix Topispray suspension, fill the bottle with water to the first fill line. Shake well until all the medicine is mixed. Add water to the second fill line. Shake again.
- An adult should supervise the use of Topispray suspension if the patient is a CHILD younger than 12 years old.
- Shake well before each use.
- Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- To use a dose of Topispray suspension, follow the instructions provided by your doctor or on the label. Coat the inside of the mouth by swishing Topispray suspension slowly around the mouth.
- After the mouth is coated, spit out any remaining medicine. Do NOT swallow it.
- Do not eat or drink for at least 1 hour after using Topispray suspension.
- Do not use Topispray suspension within 1 hour of your previous dose, unless your doctor or dentist tells you otherwise.
- Do not use Topispray suspension more often than 4 times daily, unless your doctor or dentist tells you otherwise.
- Write down the date that you mix Topispray suspension. Throw away any mixed medicine that has not been used after 2 weeks.
- If you miss a dose of Topispray suspension, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Topispray suspension.
Uses of Topispray in details
Topispray is used short term to relieve pain from minor mouth problems (such as toothache, canker sores, sore gums/throat, mouth/gum injury). It is a local anesthetic that works by numbing the painful area.
Do not use this product for children younger than 2 years unless directed by your doctor. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
How to use Topispray
Follow all directions on the product package. If your doctor has prescribed this medication, use it as directed. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use this medication more than 4 times a day unless directed by your doctor. Allow medication to stay on painful area for at least 1 minute before spitting out or rinsing the mouth.
Do not use large amounts of this drug or use more often than directed because the risk for serious side effects (including rarely fatal methemoglobinemia) will increase.
Avoid getting this medication in the eyes.
Stop using this medication and tell your doctor if your sore throat is severe or if it lasts for more than 2 days, or if your sore mouth symptoms last more than 7 days, or if you have a fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting. You may have a serious medical problem that may require different treatment. If your condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.
Topispray description
A surface anesthetic that acts by preventing transmission of impulses along nerve fibers and at nerve endings. [PubChem]
Topispray dosage
Super Dent
Topical Anesthetic Gel Dosage
Generic name: Topispray 220mg in 1g
Dosage form: gel
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- Each gram of Super Dent 20% Topispray gel contains between 180-220mg Topispray in a flavored base.
- Using a new cotton applicator, apply a small amount of gel to the mucosa to achieve topical anesthesia. Do not reintroduce the cotton applicator into the bottle.
- For topical tissue anesthesia during scaling procedures, dispense a small amount of Topex gel into a dappen dish, then coat the scaler with the product prior to use.
- Tightly re-cap the jar after each use.
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Topispray interactions
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What other drugs will affect Topispray?
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied Topispray. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Topispray side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Topispray?
Applies to Topispray topical: cream, film, gel/jelly, gum, liquid, lotion, lozenge/troche, ointment, paste, powder for suspension, solution, spray, swab, tablet disintegrating
Other dosage forms:
- topical application cream, topical application gel/jelly, topical application liquid, topical application ointment, topical application spray, topical application wax
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Topispray topical (the active ingredient contained in Gelato
Topical Anesthetic Gel). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Major Side Effects
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking Topispray topical:
Incidence not known:
- Headache
- high fever
- nausea
- vomiting
- worsening of pain, redness, swelling, or irritation in or around the mouth
Topispray contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Topispray?
Topispray is contraindicated in patients sensitive to Topispray. This medication should not be applied in the external auditory canal if there is a perforated eardrum or ear discharge.
Active ingredient matches for Topispray:
Benzocaine in Spain.
List of Topispray substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Topigel (Portugal) | |
| Trocaine | |
| Trocaine Throat | |
| Ulticid (India) | |
| Ulticid Magaldrate 800 mg, Benzocaine10 mg, Simethicone 125 mg. SYR / 200ml (Unimark Remedies Ltd.) | $ 0.69 |
| 200ml (Unimark Remedies Ltd.) | $ 0.69 |
| Ulticid 200 ml Syrup (Unimark Remedies Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| ULTICID 800MG/125MG ORAL GEL 1 bottle / 200 ML oral gel each (Unimark Remedies Ltd.) | $ 0.89 |
| ULTICID syr 200ml (Unimark Remedies Ltd.) | $ 0.69 |
| Ulticid 800 mg/125 mg Oral Gel (Unimark Remedies Ltd.) | $ 0.89 |
| Ultra Chloraseptic (United Kingdom) | |
| Ultra Chloraseptic Anaesthetic (United Kingdom) | |
| Ultra Chloraseptic Anaesthetic 0.71% (United Kingdom) | |
| Ultra Chloraseptic Anaesthetic Throat Spray | |
| Spray, Local Oral; Benzocaine 0.71% | |
| Ultracare (Israel) | |
| Gel; Dental; Topical; Benzocaine 20% (Optident) | |
| Unguentine Aerosol | |
| Aerosol; Topical; Benzocaine | |
| Varoforce (Vietnam) | |
| Varoforce 35 mg/1 g x 1 tube | |
| Venesa (India) | |
| Venesa Benzocaine , Chlorbutol , Turpentine oil , Paradichlorobenzene. EAR-DPS / 10ml (Zytras) | $ 0.35 |
| 10ml (Zytras) | $ 0.35 |
| VENESA ear drops 10ml (Zytras) | $ 0.35 |
| Vovax | |
| Vovax Ear 10 ml Drop (Unimarck Healthcare Ltd) | $ 0.30 |
| Vovax Ear Drop (Unimarck Healthcare Ltd) | $ 0.39 |
| Wax D | |
| Wax D Ear 10 ml Drop (Ind-Swift Limited) | $ 0.30 |
| Wax-D (India) | |
| Wax-D Paradichlorobenzene 2 %, Benzocaine 2.7 %, Chlorbutol 5%, Turpentine oil 5 %/10 mL. EAR-DPS / 10ml (Ind-Swift) | $ 0.42 |
| 10ml (Ind-Swift) | $ 0.42 |
| WAX-D ear drops 10ml (Ind-Swift) | $ 0.42 |
| Waxo (India) | |
| Waxo Paradichlorobenzene 2 % w/v, benzocaine 2.7 % w/v, turpentine oil 15 % w/v, chlorbutol 5 % w/v. EAR-DPS / 10ml (Olcare (Fusion)) | $ 0.46 |
| WAXO ear drops 10ml (Olcare (Fusion)) | $ 0.46 |
| Waxof | |
| Waxof Ear 10 ml Drop (N.R.I. Vision Care) | $ 0.54 |
| Winvax (India) | |
| Winvax Paradichlorobenzene 2 % w/v, Benzocaine 2.7 % w/v, Chlorbutol 5 % w/v, Turpentineoil 15 % v/v. EAR-DPS / 10ml (Unimarck Pharma (India) Limited) | $ 0.30 |
| 10ml (Unimarck Pharma (India) Limited) | $ 0.30 |
| Winvax Ear 10 ml Drop (Unimarck Pharma (India) Limited) | $ 0.30 |
| WINVAX ear drops 10ml (Unimarck Pharma (India) Limited) | $ 0.30 |
| Y-Itch | |
| Yodil Compuesto (Peru) | |
| Z-Wax (India) | |
| Z-Wax Paradichlorobenzene 2 % w/v, Benzocaine 2.7 % w/v, Chlorobutanol 5 % w/v, Turpentine oil 15 % w/v. EAR-DPS / 10ml (Zodak) | $ 0.34 |
| 10ml (Zodak) | $ 0.34 |
| Z-WAX ear drops 10ml (Zodak) | $ 0.41 |
| Zahnerol N (Germany) | |
| Zero Wax | |
| Zero Wax Ear 10 ml Drop (Invision Medi Sciences) | $ 0.33 |
| Zero-Wax (India) | |
| Zero-Wax Paradichlorobenzene 2 % w/v, Benzocaine 2.7 % w/v, Chlorbutol 5 % w/v, Turpentineoil 15 % v/v. EAR-DPS / 10ml (Invision) | $ 0.33 |
| 10ml (Invision) | $ 0.33 |
| ZERO-WAX ear drops 10ml (Invision) | $ 0.33 |
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References
- PubChem. "benzocaine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "benzocaine". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01086 (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DTP/NCI. "benzocaine: The NCI Development Therapeutics Program (DTP) provides services and resources to the academic and private-sector research communities worldwide to facilitate the discovery and development of new cancer therapeutic agents.". https://dtp.cancer.gov/dtpstandard/s... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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