Quick answers
- What is Benzocaine, isopropyl alcohol and menthol used for?
- The Drug Facts label of LIGHTS Antiseptic and Pain Relieving Prep Pad (Lights Medical Manufacture Co., Ltd.) lists these uses: For the temporary relief of pain associated with needle sticks, minor burns, sunburns, minor cut, scrapes, minor skin irritations, and insect bites. Reduces the risk of infection. Kills germs..
- Do I need a prescription for Benzocaine, isopropyl alcohol 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, isopropyl alcohol 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.
LIGHTS Antiseptic and Pain Relieving Prep Pad · Lights Medical Manufacture Co., Ltd.
Benzocaine 15% · Isopropyl alcohol 71% · Menthol 1%, solution (topical)
Active ingredient
Isopropyl Alcohol: 71% Benzocaine 15% Menthol 1%
Purpose
Antiseptic Topical Anesthetic Topical Anesthetic
Uses
For the temporary relief of pain associated with needle sticks, minor burns, sunburns, minor cut, scrapes, minor skin irritations, and insect bites. Reduces the risk of infection. Kills germs.
Warnings
For external use only. Flammable, keep away from heat or open flame.
Do not use
Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, or mucous membranes. In case of contact with eyes, mouth, or mucous membranes, fush with water, call a doctor.
When using this product
use glove with application had, or always wash the application hand immediately after application. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. If condition worsens or persists for more than 7 days, or clear up and occur again within a few days, consult a physician
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, call a doctor or a Poison Control Center
Directions
Adults and children 2 yeas of age or older: Apply to affected area. Do not more than 4 times daily. Apply pad solution to the skin and gently rub in and let dry Test for effect by touching area before performing procedure May need to reapply for certain skin types Children under 2 yeas of age: Consult a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate Isododecane, Purified Water,
— FDA label of LIGHTS Antiseptic and Pain Relieving Prep Pad, Lights Medical Manufacture Co., Ltd., effective August 7, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
NUMSTAT Antiseptic and Pain Relieving Prep Pad · Spectra Medical Devices, LLC
Benzocaine 15% · Isopropyl alcohol 71% · Menthol 1%, swab (topical)
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients (per application in each pad) Percent Purpose Isopropyl Alcohol................................. 71% Antiseptic Benzocaine......................................... 15% Topical Analgesic Menthol.............................................. 1% Topical Analgesic
Purpose
Antiseptic & Pain Relieving
Uses
Uses
- For the temporary relief of pain associated with needle sticks, minor burns, sunburn, minor cuts, scrapes, minor skin irritations, and insect bites
- Reduces the risk of infection
- Kills germs
Warnings
Warnings Flammable . Keep away from heat or open flame.
When using this product
- Use glove with application hand or always wash application hand immediately after application For external use only Do Not Use
Do not use
- Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, or mucous membranes. In case of contact with eyes, mouth, or mucous membranes, flush with water, call a doctor. Stop use Discontinue use if irritation occurs. If condition worsens or if symptoms persist 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
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center.
Directions
Directions for Use Adults and children 2 years of age and older.
- Apply to affected area. Do not apply more than 4 times daily.
- Apply pad solution to the skin and gently rub in and let dry.
- Test for effect by touching area before performing procedure May need to reapply on certain skin types. For children under 2 years of age, consult a doctor.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive Ingredients Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate Isododecane Purified Water
Questions?
Questions or Comments? Call (978) 657-0889 or visit num-stat.com
— FDA label of NUMSTAT Antiseptic and Pain Relieving Prep Pad, Spectra Medical Devices, LLC, effective December 20, 2023. See the official label on DailyMed →
Numstat Antiseptic and Pain-Relieving Prep Pad · Safetec of America Inc.
Benzocaine 15% · Isopropyl alcohol 71% · Menthol, unspecified form 1%, swab (topical)
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients( per application in each pad) Percent and Purpose Isopropyl Alcohol.......................................71% Antiseptic Benzocaine................................................15% Topical Analgesic Menthol......................................................1% Topical Analgesic
Purpose
Antiseptic and Pain Relieving Prep Pad
Uses
Directions for Use Directions for Use. Adults and children 2 years of age and older. Apply to the affected area.Do not appy more than 4 times daily. Apply pad to the skin, thoroughly rub in for 60 seconds and let dry. Test for effect by touching the area beform performing procedure. May need to reapply on certain skin types. For children under 2 years of age, consult a doctor.
Warnings
For External Use Only. Flammable. Keep away from heat or open flame
Do not use
- in eyes, mouth or mucous membranes. In caseof contact with eyes, mouth or mucous membranes, flush with water, calla doctor. Keep Out of the Reach of Children. Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Uses For the temporary relief of pain associated with needle sticks, minor burns, sunburn, minor cuts, scrapes, skin irritation and insect bites. Reduces risk of infection. Kills germs.
Other information
Protect from Excessive Heat.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive Ingredients Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate Isododecane Purified Water
— FDA label of Numstat Antiseptic and Pain-Relieving Prep Pad, Safetec of America Inc., effective March 9, 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 15% · Isopropyl alcohol 71% · Menthol 1% · solution (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| LIGHTS Antiseptic and Pain Relieving Prep Pad | Lights Medical Manufacture Co., Ltd. | DailyMed |
Benzocaine 15% · Isopropyl alcohol 71% · Menthol 1% · swab (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| NUMSTAT Antiseptic and Pain Relieving Prep Pad | Spectra Medical Devices, LLC | DailyMed |
Benzocaine 15% · Isopropyl alcohol 71% · Menthol, unspecified form 1% · swab (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Numstat Antiseptic and Pain-Relieving Prep Pad | Safetec of America Inc. | 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.
- Lights Medical Manufacture Co., Ltd.1 product
- Spectra Medical Devices, LLC1 product
- Safetec of America Inc.1 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.