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Benzocaine and isopropyl alcohol

Purpose on the label: Topical Anesthetic Antiseptic

Pain relief on the skin

Official FDA data, not advice

The label text is quoted exactly as the company filed it with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with a link to the official copy. The list of brands comes from the FDA NDC Directory.

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.

If someone may have taken too much, call Poison Help: 1‑800‑222‑1222. In an emergency, call 911.

Quick answers

What is Benzocaine and isopropyl alcohol used for?
The Drug Facts label of First Aid Only Sting Relief Pad (Acme United Corporation) lists these uses: For the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor scrapes and insect bites. First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Do I need a prescription for Benzocaine and isopropyl alcohol?
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 isopropyl alcohol 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.

First Aid Only Sting Relief Pad · Acme United Corporation

Benzocaine 60 mg/mL · Isopropyl alcohol 600 mg/mL, liquid (topical)

Active ingredient

Benzocaine 6.0% Isopropyl Alcohol 60% w/v Purpose Topical Anesthetic Antiseptic

Purpose

Topical Anesthetic Antiseptic

Uses

For the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor scrapes and insect bites. First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.

Warnings

For external use only Flammable, keep away from fire or flame Do Not Use in eyes, if contact occurs flush with water

  • over large areas of the body Consult a doctor
  • if condition worsens
  • if symptoms last for more than seven days or clear up and occur again
  • for deep puncture wounds

Keep out of reach of children

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

Directions

  • For adults and children 2 years of age and older, apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • Children under 2 years: consult physician

Inactive ingredients

Purified Water

— FDA label of First Aid Only Sting Relief Pad, Acme United Corporation, effective November 26, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →

Keep Going Sting Relief Pad · Jiangmen Shuizirun Sanitary Articles Co., Ltd.

Benzocaine 6% · Isopropyl alcohol 60%, cloth (topical)

Active ingredient

Benzocaine ..........................6% Isopropyl Alcohol ................60%

Purpose

Topical Anesthetic And Antiseptic

Uses

Stops itching and pain associated with insect bites or stings.

Warnings

For external use only. Flammable .Keep away from fire or flame.

Do not use

in the eyes. If irritation or redness occurs, stop use. Direct contact with open wound will cause stinging.

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed get medical help or contact a Posion Control Center immediately.

Directions

Adults and children 2 years of age or older . Cnsult physician for chldren under 2 years old. Do not apply more than 3 or 4 times daily. Wipe affected area to alleviate pain and itching. Discard after use.

Inactive ingredients

Purified Water.

— FDA label of Keep Going Sting Relief Pad, Jiangmen Shuizirun Sanitary Articles Co., Ltd., effective August 8, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →

Sooth-a-Sting · HART Health

Benzocaine 6% · Isopropyl alcohol 60%, swab (topical)

Active ingredient

Benzocaine 6% Isopropyl Alcohol 60%

Purpose

Topical Anesthetic Topical Antiseptic

Uses

Temporarily relief of pain and itching associated with insect bites insect stings

Warnings

For external use only do not get in eyes not for prolonged use FLAMMABLE keep away from heat and flame

  • Allergy alert: A severe allertic reaction to insect bites and stings may require life support measures. In such cases, immediately call 911 or your local emergency provider.

Do not use

more than 3 to 4 times daily in or near the eyes or over large portions of the body

Stop use and ask a doctor if

symptoms last more than 3 days unusual redness, swelling, rash, or other irriation occurs

Keep out of reach of children

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

Directions

Adults and chldren 2 years of age and older: remover stinger carefully gently wipe on and around point of insect puncture do not reuse wipe dispose of wipe properly Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Water

— FDA label of Sooth-a-Sting, HART Health, effective January 12, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →

Medi-First Sting Relief · Unifirst First Aid Corporation

Benzocaine 60 mg/mL · Isopropyl alcohol 60%, swab (topical)

Active ingredient

Benzocaine 6% w/v Isopropyl alcohol 60% w/v

Purpose

Topical anesthetic Antiseptic

Uses

For temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor burns, scrapes and insect bites.

Warnings

For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame.

Do not use

in the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

irritation, redness or other symptoms develop the condition persists or gets worse

Keep out of reach of children

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

Directions

Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area 3-4 times daily. Children under 2 years: CXonsult physician.

Other information

store at room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC) tamper evident sealed packets do not use any opened or torn packets

Inactive ingredients

purified water

Questions?

1-800-634-7680

— FDA label of Medi-First Sting Relief, Unifirst First Aid Corporation, effective September 8, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →

Benzocaine · Dynarex Corporation

Benzocaine 6 mg/100 mL · Isopropyl alcohol 60 mg/100 mL, swab (topical)

Active ingredient

Benzocaine, 6% w/v Active Ingredient Isopropyl Alcohol, 60% w/v

Purpose

Topical Analgesic Purpose Antiseptic

Uses

(s) For the temporary relief of pain and/or itching associated with minor burns, sunburn, minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites, or minor skin irritations.

Warnings

For External Use Only

  • Flammable, keep away from fire or flame
  • Avoid contact with eyes; if this occures, rinse thoroughly with water

Do not use

with electrocautery procedures Stop use if

  • Irritation and redness develop
  • Condition worsens or symptoms persists for more than 7 days, or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use and consult a doctor

Keep out of reach of children

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

Directions

For adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3-4 times daily. Children under 2 years: Consult a physician before use For other uses: Apply as needed

Other information

  • Store at room temperature between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • Avoid excessive heat

Inactive ingredients

Water

Questions?

1-888-396-2739 Monday - Friday 9AM-5PM EST.

— FDA label of Benzocaine, Dynarex Corporation, effective January 6, 2026. 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 60 mg/mL · Isopropyl alcohol 600 mg/mL · liquid (topical) · 5 products

Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑

Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Be Smart Get Prepared Sting Relief Wipe Total Resourcess International, Inc. —
First Aid Only Sting Relief Pad Acme United Corporation DailyMed
Lightning X Sting and Bite Relief Pads Changzhou Maokang Medical Products Co., Ltd. —
MK Sting Relief Pads Changzhou Maokang Medical Products Co., Ltd DailyMed
MyMedic Sting Relief Wipe Changzhou Maokang Medical Products Co., Ltd —
Benzocaine 6% · Isopropyl alcohol 60% · cloth (topical) · 3 products

Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑

Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Keep Going Sting Relief Pad Jiangmen Shuizirun Sanitary Articles Co., Ltd. DailyMed
KeepGoing Sting Relief Pad J&A Digital Inc. DailyMed
Sting Relief Pad Jinhua Jingdi Medical Supplies Co., Ltd —
Benzocaine 6% · Isopropyl alcohol 60% · swab (topical) · 3 products

Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑

Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Sooth-a-Sting HART Health DailyMed
Sting Relief Jianerkang Medical Co., Ltd DailyMed
Sting Relief Pad Acme United Corporation DailyMed
Benzocaine 60 mg/mL · Isopropyl alcohol 600 mg/mL · patch (topical) · 2 products
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
EVR Sting Relief Wipe Changzhou Maokang Medical Products Co., Ltd. —
Meret Sting Relief Pad Changzhou Maokang Medical Products Co., Ltd. —
Benzocaine 60 mg/mL · Isopropyl alcohol 60% · swab (topical) · 2 products

Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑

Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Dukal Sting Relief Pad Dukal LLC DailyMed
Medi-First Sting Relief Unifirst First Aid Corporation DailyMed
Benzocaine 6 mg/100 mL · Isopropyl alcohol 60 mg/100 mL · swab (topical) · 2 products

Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑

Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Benzocaine Dynarex Corporation DailyMed
Sting Relief Wipes ProStat First Aid LLC —
Benzocaine 60 mg/mL · Isopropyl alcohol 600 mg/mL · swab (topical) · 2 products
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
AeroWipe Aero Healthcare US LLC DailyMed
SurviveX Sting Relief Changzhou Maokang Medical Products Co., Ltd. DailyMed
Benzocaine 0.34 g · Isopropyl alcohol 8 g · cloth (topical) · 1 product
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Everlit Survival Sting Relief Pad Everlit Global Inc. DailyMed
Benzocaine 6% · Isopropyl alcohol 0.6 mL/g · liquid (topical) · 1 product
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Sting Relief Pad Changzhou Maokang Medical Products Co., Ltd DailyMed
Benzocaine 6% · Isopropyl alcohol 65.4% · solution (topical) · 1 product
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
LIGHTS Instant Sting Relief Pad Lights Medical Manufacture Co., Ltd. DailyMed
Benzocaine 6% · Isopropyl alcohol 60% · solution (topical) · 1 product
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Sting Relief Yiwu Ori-Power Medtech Co., Ltd. DailyMed
Benzocaine 0.024 g · Isopropyl alcohol 0.24 g · cloth (topical) · 1 product
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
Everlit Care Products Sting Relief Everlit Global Inc. DailyMed
Benzocaine 60 mg/mL · Isopropyl alcohol 60% · cloth (topical) · 1 product
Brand or product nameCompany on the labelLabel
OP First Aid Series Insect Sting Relief Pad Yiwu Ori-Power Medtech Co., Ltd. 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.

  • Changzhou Maokang Medical Products Co., Ltd.7 products
  • Everlit Global Inc.2 products
  • Acme United Corporation2 products
  • Yiwu Ori-Power Medtech Co., Ltd.2 products
  • Total Resourcess International, Inc.1 product
  • Jiangmen Shuizirun Sanitary Articles Co., Ltd.1 product
  • Jinhua Jingdi Medical Supplies Co., Ltd1 product
  • Lights Medical Manufacture Co., Ltd.1 product
  • Dukal LLC1 product
  • Jianerkang Medical Co., Ltd1 product
  • ProStat First Aid LLC1 product
  • Unifirst First Aid Corporation1 product
  • HART Health1 product
  • Aero Healthcare US LLC1 product
  • Dynarex Corporation1 product
  • J&A Digital Inc.1 product

Recalls

No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.

Next steps

Sources

  1. Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
  2. NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
  3. Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
  4. FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)

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