Dibucaine Topical application and Meprobamate

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

Dibucaine is used to relieve pain and itching caused by conditions such as sunburn or other minor burns, insect bites or stings, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, minor cuts, or scratches.

Dibucaine belongs to a group of medicines known as topical local anesthetics. It deadens the nerve endings in the skin. Dibucaine does not cause unconsciousness as general anesthetics do when used for surgery.

Dibucaine is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use and dose for your medical problem.

• Generic Name: meprobamate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Equanil, Miltown, Mb-Tab

Meprobamate affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety.

Meprobamate is used as a short-term treatment for symptoms of anxiety.

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