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American Red Cross Antiseptic

Dosage form
SPRAY
Labeler
Zhejiang Guoyao Jingyue Aerosol Co., Ltd.
Label updated
2025-10-22
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE · BENZOCAINE
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Active ingredient

Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%(w/w)

Benzocaine 5.00%(w/w)

Purpose

First Aid Antiseptic

Topical Analgesic

Uses
  • temporarily relieves pain and itching due to: subburn, minor burns, minor cuts, scrapes, insect bite, minor skin irritations
Warnings

For external use only.

Flammable, keep away from heat, spark, electrical, fire or flame.

Do not use

Allergy alert: do not use this product if you have a history or allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics.

When using this product

When using this product:

  • avoid contact with eyes
  • use only as directed. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling can be harmful or fatal.
  • contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperature above 120ºF.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens
  • symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again with a few days
  • itching, rash or irritation develops

Keep out of reach of children

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

Directions
  • adult and children 2 years or older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
  • children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
  • to use this product, hold the can 6 to 12 inches away from the affected area. Direct apray nozzles towards skin and press the button to activate spray
  • to apply to face, spray into palm of hand and gently apply.
Other information
  • avoid contact with leather, fabric and upholstery to prevent possible staining or discoloration
  • store at 20-25 ºC (68-77ºF)
Inactive ingredients

Propane

Ethyl alcohol

Butane

Glycerin

Propylene glycol

Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 41bbf123-9ff9-5e8a-e063-6394a90af15f · Version 1
NDC: 75742-071