Americaine (Benzocaine)

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene

A chemical that should not be there - benzene, methanol, lead - or an undeclared prescription drug hidden in a supplement. The label gives no warning: you may be taking a toxic solvent, a heavy metal, or a drug such as sildenafil that interacts with your other medicines. All chemical / undeclared recalls.

What was recalled

Americaine, (benzocaine 20%) Benzocaine Topical Anesthetic Spray, Aerosol Can 2 oz (57 G), Dist. by Insight Pharmaceuticals Corp. Tarrytown, NY 10591, USA, A Prestige Consumer Healthcare company. Made in India. NDC 63736-378-02, Can UPC 3 63736 37882 0; Case UPC 1 03 63736 37882 7

Affected NDC 63736-0378-02

Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.

Drug: Benzocaine

Product details

From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.

Product	Strength	Form & route	Labeler	Type
Americaine Benzocaine NDC 63736-0378	11.4 g/57g	Aerosol, Spray Topical	Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC	OTC

Recalling firm: Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC, a Prestige Consumer Healthcare company
NDC code: 63736-378-02
Origin: NY, United States
Initiated by: Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number: D-0236-2024 · FDA notice

Treat this as urgent. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious harm. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches the recalled lots, do not take another dose before you have spoken to your pharmacist or prescriber - today, not next week. This recall is now completed, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.