Drug Reference
Benzocaine
Esters of aminobenzoic acid
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Esters of aminobenzoic acid
- Action class
- Standardized Chemical Allergen
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Alpha-caineAmericaineAmericaine HemorrhoidalAnacaineAnbesolAnbesol Cold Sore TherapyBOIL-EASEBactimicina Sore ThroatBencocaineBenz-O-StheticBenzo-JelBenzodentBrace ReliefBucalsepCandee CaineCepacolCepacol Sore Throat Pain ReliefCepacol Sore Throat Plus CoughCepastat Sore Throat & CoughCetacaineChlorasepticChloraseptic Sore ThroatChloraseptic Sore Throat + CoughComfort CaineDermawound BenzocaineDermoplastDermoplast AntibacterialDermoplast PainEnemeez PlusFinafta Multi OralFire OutFoilleFreez EezGelato AnestheticHurricaineKolorz AnestheticLanacaneLittle OuchiesLolliCaineMedicaine Sting+17 more
Available as
0.2 MG/MG0.01 MG/MG · Topical Ointment200 MG/ML7.5 MG0.0002 MG/MG0.18 MG/MG60 MG/ML6 MG15 MG0.001 MG/MG · Topical Gel0.001 MG/MG · Topical Ointment2 MG/ML1.3 MG/ML · Topical Cream10 MG5 MG0.02 MG/MG30 MG/ML · Topical Cream10 MG/ML10 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.02 MG/MG · Topical Gel75 MG/ML1.5 MG/ML4 MG/ML1 MG/ML
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves itching
How to use / dosing
Directions Adults and children 12 years and older: apply a fingertip amount (approximately 1 inch strip) to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only. When using this product avoid contact with the eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens, or if symptoms persists for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Do not apply over large areas of the body. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- ORAJEL MEDICATED FOR TOOTHACHE AND GUM, LIQUID (BENZOCAINE AND MENTHOL) LIQUID [CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.]
- ENEMEEZ PLUS (DOCUSATE SODIUM AND BENZOCAINE) LIQUID [QUEST PRODUCTS, LLC]
- GINGICAINE GEL, CHERRY (GINGICAINE GEL, CHERRY FLAVOR) GEL [GINGI-PAK A DIVISION OF THE BELPORT]
- GINGICAINE GEL, PINA COLADA (GINGICAINE GEL, PINA COLADA FLAVOR) GEL [GINGI-PAK A DIVISION OF THE BELPORT]
- GINGICAINE GEL, CHOCOLATE MINT (GINGICAINE GEL, CHOCOLATE MINT FLAVOR) GEL [GINGI-PAK A DIVISION OF THE BELPORT]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.