pilldic.Your medicine dictionary
Text size
← US medicines
US · Over-the-counter medicine

Americaine

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC
Label updated
2025-10-23
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOCAINE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Benzocaine 20%

Purpose

Hemorrhoidal Ointment

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hemorrhoids

  • inflammation
  • itching
  • local pain
  • soreness
Warnings

For external use only .

When using this product

  • certain persons can develop allergic reactions to ingredients in this product
  • do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
  • do not exceed dosage unless directed by a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens or does not improve in 7 days
  • bleeding occurs
  • symptoms do not get better, or if redness, irritation, swelling, pain or other symptoms occur or increase

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

Adults

  • when practical, cleanse affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly. Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or soft cloth before application of this product.
  • apply externally to the affected area up to 6 times daily

Children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information
  • if ointment contacts clothing or other fabrics, wash in warm water only; do not use bleach.
  • store at room temperature 15°– 25°C (59°– 77°F)
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: tube is sealed for your protection. Do not use if foil seal is broken or missing.
Inactive ingredients

benzethonium chloride, PEG-75, polyethylene glycol 300.

QUESTIONS?

Call 1-800-344-7239

www.prestigebrandsinc.com/products

Distributed by: Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC

Tarrytown, NY 10591

A Prestige Brands Company 

AMUS002101 Made in China.

©2022 Trade dress is owned by Medtech Products Inc.

All rights reserved.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL:


Americaine ® 
Benzocaine
Hemorrhoidal Ointment

NET WT. 1 OZ (28 G)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d13c022f-2f91-40b4-bd66-0cfc0e147a5f · Version 6
NDC: 63736-375