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Benzocaine and Benzethonium

Dosage form
AEROSOL, SPRAY
Labeler
Tender Corporation
Label updated
2016-06-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE · BENZOCAINE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredients

Benzethonium Chloride 0.2% w/w

Benzocaine 10% w/w

Purpose

Topical Antiseptic

Topical Anesthetic

Uses

For temporary relief of pain, treatment and helps prevent infection in

  • minor cuts and scrapes
  • insect bites
  • minor skin irritations
Warnings

For external use only

Flammable:

  • keep away from fire or flame
  • contents under pressure
  • do not puncture or incinerate container
  • do not expose to temperatures above 120°F

Do not use:

  • in or near mucous membranes
  • on serious burns
  • on deep puncture wounds
  • for a prolonged period of time
  • on a large portion of the body

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

  • redness, swelling, or irritation occurs
  • infection occurs
  • condition persists or worsens
  • symptoms persists for more than 7 days

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • clean the affected area
  • shake can well before using
  • for adult institutional use only
  • not for use on children
  • hold 4-6 inches from surface and spray area until wet
  • may be covered with sterile bandage. If bandaged, let dry first
Other Information
  • avoid inhaling
  • use only as directed
  • intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal
Inactive Ingredients

Dipropylene Glycol, Isobutane, n-Butane, Propane

Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 35ce2638-6a77-41dd-e054-00144ff8d46c · Version 1
NDC: 44224-3120