Dibucaine and Edecrin Sodium

• Generic Name: dibucaine topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dibucaine, Nupercainal, Rectacaine

Dibucaine is an anesthetic, or numbing medicine.

Dibucaine (for the skin) is used to treat minor pain and itching caused by minor cuts or burns, insect bites or stings, sunburn, or other skin irritations.

Dibucaine is also used to relieve rectal pain and itching caused by hemorrhoids or other rectal irritations.

Dibucaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ethacrynic acid
• Dosage Forms: powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Sodium Edecrin, Edecrin, Edecrin Sodium

Ethacrynate sodium injection belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics or "water pills." Ethacrynate sodium is given to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or other medical conditions. It works by acting on the kidneys to increase the flow of urine .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .