US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Completed Initiated Dec 21, 2023 (3 years ago)

Americaine, (benzocaine 20%) Benzocaine Topical Anesthetic Spray, Aerosol Can 2 oz (57…

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

Why it was recalled

Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene

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

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

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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