Benzocaine is a local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever. It is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter analgesic ointments, most commonly oral pain relievers. Benzocaine can also be used as a fish tranquilizer. Benzocaine is also used as a key ingredient in Phenazone, an anti-inflammatory, and is also used in some glycerol-based ear medications for use in removing excess wax as well as ear conditions such as Otitis Media and swimmers ear. It is also used in certain condoms to prolong sex by numbing the penis. Benzocaine is an ingredient in some anal sex lubricants.