Benoxinate hydrochloride is a topical anesthetic. Benoxinate hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.4%, was originally permitted in 1953 as Dorsacaine under NDA 08-729. The product was reviewed as part of the Drug Efficacy Study Implementation (DESI), found to be effective, approved and marketed by Dorsey until 1980. An abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) was also approved [Sola Barnes Hind (ANDA 84-149)] and marketed until 1991.