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How to Take Cinchocaine and it's Dose


Enough ointment should be applied so as to cover the entire affected area.
Before applying, wash the skin with soap and water, rinse and pat dry.
For hemorroids, it should be applied on the outside of the rectum after each bowel movement or up to 4 times a day.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The recommended dose of cinchocaine ointment for pain and itching:

Adults—The ointment can be used three or four times a day or as needed. Total amount used must not exceed 30 grams (g) in a 24-hour period.
Children 2 years of age and older—The ointment can be used three or four times a day or as needed.
Total amount used must not exceed 7.5 g in a 24-hour period.
Children younger than 2 years of age—Please check with the pediatrician for use and dose.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

It is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to the drug or to any other ingredient used to prepare the cream.
It should not be applied on inflamed, infected or broken skin areas.
It should not be used to treat certain kinds of skin infections or severe burns.
Avoid getting the medicine close to your nose, mouth, and especially in your eyes, because it can cause severe eye irritation.

Drug Name : Cinchocaine

Cinchocaine is a potent amino amide local anesthetic, prescribed to relieve itching and pain caused by minor burns, sunburns, cuts, scratches, insect bites, poison ivy and in ear drop solutions


Trade Names/Brand Names of Cinchocaine

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