Quick answers
- What is Benzocaine and menthol used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Sore Throat Logenzes Sore Throat (Major Pharmaceuticals) lists these uses: temporary relief of occasional sore throat sore mouth minor mouth irritation pain associated with canker sores.
- Do I need a prescription for Benzocaine and menthol?
- 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 menthol 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.
Sore Throat Logenzes Sore Throat · Major Pharmaceuticals
Benzocaine 15 mg · Menthol 3.6 mg, lozenge (oral)
Active ingredient (in each lozenge)
Purpose Benzocaine 15 mg Oral pain reliever Menthol 3.6 mg Oral pain reliever
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each lozenge) Purpose Benzocaine 15 mg Oral pain reliever Menthol 3.6 mg Oral pain reliever
Uses
temporary relief of occasional sore throat sore mouth minor mouth irritation pain associated with canker sores
Warnings
Allergy alert
Do not use
this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or any 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, nausea or vomiting consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
in a child under 5 years of age. Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash or fever develops
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Directions
adults and children 5 years or older: allow lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor or dentist. children under 5 years of age: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Glucose syrup, N&A flavoring, propylene glycol, red #40, sucrose, and water. Soybean oil used as processing aid.
Questions?
Call 1-800-616-2471
— FDA label of Sore Throat Logenzes Sore Throat, Major Pharmaceuticals, effective February 24, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Sting Relief Swab · 4 Visions LLC
Benzocaine 0.12 g/0.6 mL · Menthol, unspecified form 0.006 g/0.6 mL, swab (topical)
Active ingredient (each swab)
Benzocaine USP (20%), L-Menthol USP (1%)
Purpose
analgesic
Uses
For temporary relief of pain and itching associated with insect bites and stings.
Warnings
For external use only do not use in the eyes not for prolonged use do not apply other medications to the same affected areas unless advised by a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition for this preparation is used persists, or if a rash, irritation or allergic reaction develops.
Keep out of reach of children
Not for use with children less than 2 years old without medical advice. If swallowed, get medical help immediately or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Reverse cardboard sleeve then crush at dot between thumb and forefinger. Once solution has saturated tip, apply topically to the sting or bite. May be used on affected area(s) up to 4 times per day.
Other information
Store at room temperature away from light.
Inactive ingredients
D&C Green Dye #5, D&C Yellow Dye #10, FD&C Blue Dye #1, PEG 300 NF, Isopropyl Alcohol USP, Purified Water USP.
— FDA label of Sting Relief Swab, 4 Visions LLC, effective April 18, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Dermoplast Pain relieving · Advantice Health
Benzocaine 20% · Menthol 0.5%, spray (topical)
Active ingredient
Benzocaine 20% Menthol 0.5% Purpose Topical analgesic
Purpose
Topical analgesic
Uses
for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with
- sunburn
- insect bites
- minor cuts
- minor burns
- minor skin irritations
Warnings
For external use only do not use near heat, flame, or fire or while smoking Flammable
Do not use
this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics. Allergy alert
When using this product
avoid contact with eyes. Do not spray in the face of mouth. use only as directed intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating or inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure. Do not store at temperatures above 120°F.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days itching, rash or irritation develops
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 not more than 3 to 4 times daily |
| Children under 2 years of age | consult a doctor |
to use this product, hold the can 6 to 12 inches away from the affected area. Direct spray nozzle towards skin and press button to activate spray. to apply to face, spray in palm of hand and gently apply
Inactive ingredients
acetylated lanoline alcohol, aloe vera gel (decolorized), butane, cetyl acetate, hydrofluorocarbon 152a, methylparaben, PEG-400 monolaurate, polysorbate 85
Questions?
Mon - Fri 8AM- 5PM EST 1-800-345-0032 Dermoplast.com
— FDA label of Dermoplast Pain relieving, Advantice Health, effective December 21, 2023. See the official label on DailyMed →
Chloraseptic · Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.
Benzocaine 6 mg · Menthol 10 mg, lozenge (oral)
Active ingredient (in each lozenge)
Benzocaine 6 mg Menthol 10 mg
Purpose
Oral pain reliever Oral pain reliever
Uses
Temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation, pain, sore throat and sore mouth.
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 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. If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Sore Throat Warning: Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
more than 2 days or give to children under 6 years of age unless directed by a doctor.
Do not use
for teething in children under 6 years of age
When using this product
do not exceed recommended dosage. Stop use and ask a dentist or doctor if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash or fever develops
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
Adults and children 6 years and older: Take 1 lozenge every 2 hours as needed. Allow lozenges to dissolve slowly in the mouth. Children under 6 years: Do not use.
Other information
store between 15 ○ - 30 ○ C (59 ○ - 86 ○ F) protect from moisture check expiration date before using
Inactive ingredients
corn syrup, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, soy lecithin, sucrose, water
Questions?
1-800-552-7932 or Chloraseptic.com
— FDA label of Chloraseptic, Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc., effective October 25, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Honey Lemon Sore Throat Lozenges · CVS Pharmacy
Benzocaine 15 mg · Menthol 2.6 mg, lozenge (oral)
Active ingredient (in each lozenge)
Benzocaine 15 mg Menthol 2.6 mg
Purpose
Oral anesthetic Oral anesthetic
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms: occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth and sore throat
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 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
- 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. 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
for teething in children under 2 years of age Stop use and ask doctor if sore throat is severe or irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Directions
adults and children 5 years and older - allow 1 lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth. May be repeated every 2 hours as necessary or as directed by a doctor. children under 5 years - do not use
Other information
store at room temperature protect from moisture Contains FD&C yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) as a color additive
Inactive ingredients
Corn starch, FD&C yellow no. 5 (tartrazine), glucose syrup, glycerin, honey, medium chain triglycerides, natural and artificial flavors, propylene glycol, soybean oil, sucrose and water.
Questions?
Call 1-800-245-2898, Monday - Friday, 9AM to 4PM EST
— FDA label of Honey Lemon Sore Throat Lozenges, CVS Pharmacy, effective December 7, 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 15 mg · Menthol 3.6 mg · lozenge (oral) · 11 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Sore Throat Lozenge | American Sales | DailyMed |
| Cherry Sore Throat Lozenge | CVS Pharmacy | DailyMed |
| Cherry Sore Throat Lozenge | TopCo | DailyMed |
| Cherry Sore Throat Lozenge | Walgreens Co. | DailyMed |
| Cherry Sore Throat Lozenges | Bestco Inc. | DailyMed |
| Cherry Sore Throat Lozenges | Meijer Distribution Inc. | DailyMed |
| Cherry Throat Relief Lozenges | Cintas Corporation | DailyMed |
| Cherry Throat Relief Lozenges | Zee Medical | DailyMed |
| Good Sense Cherry Benzocaine Lozenges | Geiss, Destin, Dunn | DailyMed |
| Sore Throat Logenzes Sore Throat | Atlantic Biologicals Corp. | DailyMed |
| Sore Throat Logenzes Sore Throat | Major Pharmaceuticals | DailyMed |
Benzocaine 0.12 g/0.6 mL · Menthol, unspecified form 0.006 g/0.6 mL · swab (topical) · 5 products
Benzocaine 20% · Menthol 0.5% · spray (topical) · 4 products
Benzocaine 6 mg · Menthol 10 mg · lozenge (oral) · 3 products
Benzocaine 15 mg · Menthol 20 mg · lozenge (oral) · 2 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Vicks VapoCool SEVERE plus Intense Pain Relief | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | — |
| Vicks VapoCool Sore Throat | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | — |
Benzocaine 15 mg · Menthol 2.6 mg · lozenge (oral) · 2 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat honey lemon | Atlantic Biologicals Corp. | — |
| Honey Lemon Sore Throat Lozenges | CVS Pharmacy | DailyMed |
Benzocaine 0.12 g/0.6 mL · Menthol 0.006 g/0.6 mL · swab (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| First Aid Only Sting Relief | Acme United Corporation | DailyMed |
Benzocaine 15 mg · Menthol 10 mg · lozenge (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Chloraseptic Max | Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. | DailyMed |
Benzocaine 20% · Menthol 0.1% · liquid (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Toothache and Gum Relief | CVS Pharmacy | DailyMed |
Benzocaine 200 mg/mL · Menthol 10 mg/mL · solution (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Sting-Kill | Randob Labs, Ltd. DBA Crossingwell Consumer Health | DailyMed |
Benzocaine 5% · Menthol 1% · spray (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Vicks VapoCool Sore Throat | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | — |
Benzocaine 20% · Menthol 0.26% · gel (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Orajel 2X Medicated Gel | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | DailyMed |
Benzocaine 10% · Menthol 0.25% · dressing (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Toothache and Gum Relief Cushions | Rite Aid | DailyMed |
Benzocaine 5% · Menthol 1% · liquid (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Vicks VapoCool Sore Throat | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | — |
Benzocaine 200 mg/mL · Menthol, unspecified form 1 mg/mL · liquid (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Orajel Medicated for Toothache and Gum, Liquid | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | DailyMed |
Benzocaine 7% · Menthol, unspecified form 1% · spray (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Pain Relief | Reckitt Benckiser LLC | DailyMed |
Benzocaine 20% · Menthol, unspecified form 2% · gel (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Kanka Triple Action | Blistex Inc. | DailyMed |
Benzocaine 200 mg/mL · Menthol, unspecified form 10 mg/mL · solution (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Out | Randob Ltd. | DailyMed |
Benzocaine 15 mg · Menthol, unspecified form 2.6 mg · lozenge (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat honey lemon | Reckitt Benckiser LLC | DailyMed |
Benzocaine 15 mg · Menthol, unspecified form 3.6 mg · lozenge (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat cherry | Reckitt Benckiser LLC | DailyMed |
What pharmacies pay (NADAC)
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is the average price U.S. retail pharmacies paid to buy one unit of a medicine (one tablet, one mL or one gram), from a monthly survey of pharmacy invoices by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). State Medicaid programs use it to pay pharmacies.
This is not the price you pay. What you pay depends on your insurance (copay or coinsurance), your pharmacy and any discounts, and pharmacies also charge for filling a prescription. Ask your pharmacist or your health plan what your price will be.
| Strength and form | Generic or brand | Pharmacies pay |
|---|---|---|
| benzocaine 15 mg · menthol 3.6 mg lozenge | Generic | $0.1451 per unit |
NADAC list of November 4, 2026; these prices took effect on October 21, 2026. Shown only where a package’s NDC code matches the NADAC list exactly, and only for that exact strength and form: nothing is averaged across strengths. Strengths and forms not listed here have no NADAC price.
Source: NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, data.medicaid.gov (CMS) →
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.
- The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company4 products
- Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.4 products
- CVS Pharmacy3 products
- Reckitt Benckiser LLC3 products
- Church & Dwight Co., Inc.2 products
- Rite Aid2 products
- Atlantic Biologicals Corp.2 products
- 4 Visions LLC2 products
- Acme United Corporation1 product
- Meijer Distribution Inc.1 product
- American Sales1 product
- Major Pharmaceuticals1 product
- Geiss, Destin, Dunn1 product
- Randob Labs, Ltd. DBA Crossingwell Consumer Health1 product
- Bestco Inc.1 product
- Advantice Health1 product
- Cintas Corporation1 product
- TopCo1 product
- Zee Medical1 product
- Walgreens1 product
- Walgreens Co.1 product
- Derma Care Research Labs, LLC1 product
- James Alexander Corporation1 product
- Epic Medical Supply Corp1 product
- Blistex Inc.1 product
- Randob Ltd.1 product
- HART Health1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
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.