Quick answers
- What is Benzocaine and glycerin used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Naughty Kitty Kat (Inked Sugar, Inc) lists these uses: For occasional personal use to help prevent the gag reflex.
- Do I need a prescription for Benzocaine and glycerin?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Benzocaine and glycerin been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Naughty Kitty Kat · Inked Sugar, Inc
Benzocaine 3 mg/100 mL · Glycerin 30 mg/100 mL, spray (oral)
Active ingredient (s)
Benzocaine 3% ................. Desensitizer Glycerin 30% ...................... Demulcent
Purpose
Desensitizer Demulcent
Uses
For occasional personal use to help prevent the gag reflex
Warnings
- Methemoglobinemia warning: Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a 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 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 This product is not a contraceptive and contains no spermicide. Avoid contact with the eyes.
Do not use
an irritated or infected skin. adults 18 years of age and older: Apply 2-3 sprays to the back of the throat. Limit use to 3-4 times per day. For adults only. Not for sale to minors. Keep away from children.
Directions
Adults: Before applying this product, gently dry the application area by patting or blotting it with toilet tissue or a clean, soft cloth. Apply up to 6 times daily. Children under 12 years: consult a doctor.
Inactive ingredients
Alcohol, Purifi ed Water, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Nat. & Art. Flavors, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
— FDA label of Naughty Kitty Kat, Inked Sugar, Inc, effective December 19, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Finafta · Efficient Laboratories Inc.
Benzocaine 5 mg/100 mL · Glycerin 33 mg/100 mL, liquid (topical)
Active ingredient
(%) Purpose Benzocaine USP 5%..................Oral Anesthetic Glycerin 33% .........................Oral Demulcen
Purpose
Oral Anesthetic Oral Demulcen
Uses
For temporary relief of pain associated with canker sores
Warnings
- Do not exceed recommended dosage Methemoglobinemia warning: Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a 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 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 this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine, or other "caine" anesthetics.
Do not use
t his product for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days; if irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens; or if swelling, rash or fever develops, see your dentist or doctor promptly.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of accidental overdose: Get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- adults and children over 12 years of age apply to the affected area, mouth, gums or mucous membrane with the applicator provided, up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor. Remain in place at least 1 minute and then spit out. Do not rinse mouth after each use
- Children between 2 and 12 years of age: consult a doctor
- children under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of the product
- do not use in children under 2 years of age.
Other information
- finafta is tolerable to iodine-sensitive individuals.
- store between 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F).
- close bottle tightly after each use.
- Keep box for information. Tamper-Evident:do not accept if safety seal is broken or missing.
Inactive ingredients
menthol, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylparaben, propylene glycol, purified water, phosphoric acid, sucralose.
Questions?
305-805-3456 Monday-Friday (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST) www.efficientlabs.com
— FDA label of Finafta, Efficient Laboratories Inc., effective October 14, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Upside Down Pain Relief · Fridababy, LLC
Benzocaine 2% · Glycerin 2%, aerosol, spray (topical)
Purpose
Local anesthetic Protectant
Uses
- Helps relieve discomfort in the perianal area.
- Temporarily protects inflamed perianal skin.
Warnings
For extemal use only FLAMMABLE.
Do not use
near heat, flame, or fire or wlile smoking.
When using this product
- Use only as directed.
- Do not exceed recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor.
- Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating or inhaling the contents can be hmmful or fatal.
- Do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- Condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days.
- Bleeding occurs
- Certain persons can develop allergic reactions to ingredients in this product. If the symptoms being treated does not subside or if redness, irritation, swelling, pain, or other syptoms develop or increase, discontinue use and consult a doctor.
- Avoid spaying in eyes.
- Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate.
- Do not store at temperature above 120ºF.
Keep out of reach of children
- If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Cerier right away.
Keep out of reach of children
- If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults:
- When practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water, and rinse thoroughly.
- Gently pat dry before use.
- Hold the can upside-down and point spray nozzle 6 to 12 inches from affected area.
- Apply externally up to 6 times daily or after each bowel movement. Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor.
Inactive ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice, citric acid, dimethyl ether, dipropylene glycol, ethanol, polyethylene glycol, potassium sorbate, PPG-3 methyl ether, sodium benzoate, witch hazel extract
— FDA label of Upside Down Pain Relief, Fridababy, LLC, effective August 15, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Benzocaine 3 mg/100 mL · Glycerin 30 mg/100 mL · spray (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Naughty Kitty Kat | Inked Sugar, Inc | DailyMed |
Benzocaine 5 mg/100 mL · Glycerin 33 mg/100 mL · liquid (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Finafta | Efficient Laboratories Inc. | DailyMed |
Benzocaine 2% · Glycerin 2% · aerosol, spray (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Upside Down Pain Relief | Fridababy, LLC | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Inked Sugar, Inc1 product
- Efficient Laboratories Inc.1 product
- Fridababy, LLC1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Next steps
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Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.