A local anesthetic is a mild anesthetic used to numb a specific
area of the body (such as a Novocaine shot). Novocaine is the most
commonly used local anesthetic, though there are topical local
anesthetics that can be rubbed on the skin (i.e. Oragel)
What are local anesthetic antihemorrhoid products?
Local anesthetics, such as benzocaine, lidocaine and tetracaine,
to temporarily relieve the pain