Mucopain Gel (Benzocaine) is typically used to relieve pain caused by conditions like mouth ulcers or sores. In some cases, it may also be prescribed and used as a mild local anesthetic to numb a localized area in preparation for medical examinations.
Mucopain penetrates the oral mucosa effectively and offers a local anaesthetic activity that lasts for 10-20 minutes. The poor water solubility of Mucopain makes it safe for topical use. Local anesthetics reversibly block nerve transmission, when applied to a limited area of the body. They bind to the sodium channels in the nerve membrane and prevent the entry of sodium ions in response to the membrane€™s depolarization.
