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Benzocaine 20%

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma
Label updated
2026-03-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOCAINE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredient

Benzocaine 20%

Purpose

Oral Anesthetic

Uses

for the temporary relief of occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth, and sore throat.

Warnings

METHEMOGLOBINEMIA WARNING: Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a rare but serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in blood. This can occur even if you have used this product before. Stop use and seek immediate medical attention if you or a child in your care develops:

  • pale, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis)
  • headache
  • rapid heart rate
  • shortness of breath
  • dizziness or lightheadedness
  • fatigue or lack of energy

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

Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, or if irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens, see your dentist or doctor promptly.

Do not use

  • for teething
  • in children under 2 years of age

When using this product

  • avoid contact with eyes
  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor or dentist

Stop using and ask a doctor if

  • sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
  • irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens
  • swelling, rash, or fever develops

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for pain is accidently swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Directions
  • Read Directions on side panel for how to use
adults and children 2 years of age and older  apply to the affected area, Gargle, swish around in the mouth, or allow to remain in place for at least 15 seconds and then spit out. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor.
children under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of the product
children under 2 years of age do not use
Other information
  • do not use if foil pouch is torn or open
  • store at 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Inactive ingredients

flavor, polyethylene glycol, sucralose

Questions or comments?

call 1-800-845-8210

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Beutlich Pharmaceuticals. LLC, the distributor of HurriCaine ONE®, and owner of the registered trademark  HurriCaine ONE®, [Beutlich Pharmaceuticals, LLC does not make or license PAI's product.]

Principal Display Panel - pouch

NDC 0121-1077-01

BENZOCAINE 20% SOLUTION

Individually Wrapped Single-Unit Dose Applicator
20% Benzocaine Oral Anesthetic

CHERRY FLAVOR

Store at 15° - 30°C (59 - 86°F)

Warnings

METHEMOGLOBINEMIA WARNING: Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia
a rare but serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of
oxygen carried in the blood.  This can occur even if you have used this product before.  stop use and 
seek immediate medical attention if you or your child in your care develops:
■ pale, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis) ■ headache ■ rapid heart rate ■ shortness of breath
■ dizziness or lightheadedness ■ fatigue or lack of energy
Allergy alert: Do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as
procaine, butacaine, benzocaine, or other "caine" anesthetics. 

Please refer to Drug Facts for complete product information. 

1 Single-Unit Dose Applicator 0.017 fl oz (0.5 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Principal Display Panel - carton

NDC 0121-1077-25

PAI Pharma         Compare to the active ingredient in HurriCaine ONE®

BENZOCAINE 20% 
SOLUTION

Individually Wrapped Single-Unit Dose Applicator
20% Benzocaine Oral Anesthetic

CHERRY FLAVOR

25 Single-Unit Dose Applicators
0.017 fl. oz. (0.5 mL) EACH
0.425 fl. oz (12.5 mL) TOTAL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 7fbce9a5-00dc-4a4a-8709-ab752bdf2f59 · Version 4
NDC: 0121-1077