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HurriCaine Topical Anesthetic Liquid Benzocaine 200 mg/g Liquid, 29.6 g — NDC 00283-1886-31 package photo

HurriCaine Topical Anesthetic Liquid Benzocaine 200 mg/g Liquid, 29.6 g

by Beutlich Pharmaceuticals, LLC · 29.6 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0283-1886-31)
NDC 00283-1886-31
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0283-1886-31 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
This package
Contains29.6 g Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 1 g 00283-1886-17
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →
⚠️
Other active recalls for Benzocaine (different manufacturers) — 6 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · May 21, 2026 — Defective container:may contain bottles with incomplete seals (Keystone Industries) · FDA recall D-0602-2026
Class II · May 21, 2026 — Defective container:may contain bottles with incomplete seals (Keystone Industries) · FDA recall D-0605-2026
Class II · May 21, 2026 — Defective container:may contain bottles with incomplete seals (Keystone Industries) · FDA recall D-0601-2026
Class II · May 21, 2026 — Defective container:may contain bottles with incomplete seals (Keystone Industries) · FDA recall D-0603-2026
Class II · May 21, 2026 — Defective container:may contain bottles with incomplete seals (Keystone Industries) · FDA recall D-0604-2026
Class II · May 21, 2026 — Defective container:may contain bottles with incomplete seals (Keystone Industries) · FDA recall D-0606-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0283-1886-31
Product NDC 0283-1886
11-digit billing NDC 00283188631
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 308657, 808062
UNII U3RSY48JW5
UPC 0723797188637
Application # M022
SPL Set ID f70fa3fc-cd65-4a80-9efd-129e98fd3998
Established class (EPC) Standardized Chemical Allergen
Physiologic effect Increased Histamine Release; Cell-mediated Immunity
Chemical class Allergens
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 1986-08-15
Route DENTAL, ORAL, PERIODONTAL
Dosage form LIQUID
Substance BENZOCAINE
GPI-14 88350010002030
GPI class Hurricaine
GCN Seq No 003486
GCN 12260
HICL code 001516
Ingredient (HICL) Benzocaine
HIC1 code H
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Nervous System (Except Autonomic)
HIC2 code H0
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Act On Non-Autonomic Nervous System
HIC3 code H0A
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Local Anesthetics
AHFS code 52:16.00.00
AHFS class Local Anesthetics (Eent)
FDB label name HURRICAINE 20% LIQUID
FDB brand name Hurricaine
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0283-1886-31 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00283-1886-31. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Standardized Chemical Allergen class.

Pharmacologic class Standardized Chemical Allergen
Drug family (ATC) Local anesthetics, Anesthetics for topical use, Esters of aminobenzoic acid
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerBeutlich Pharmaceuticals, LLC
FDA applicationM022 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code00283
First marketedAug 1986
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio16 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name HURRICAINE 20% LIQUID Ingredient Benzocaine
🧪 What is this product?

HurriCaine is a liquid topical anesthetic for use in the mouth and on the gums. It contains benzocaine, a local anesthetic typically used to numb soft tissues in the oral cavity. This product is an over-the-counter monograph drug, meaning it is marketed under FDA's established rules for this class of products rather than through individual application review. Benzocaine works by temporarily blocking nerve signals in the area where it is applied.

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Benzocaine — tap one for details:

Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color yellow
FlavorCoconut
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII B697894SGQ
    Polyethylene glycol 400 is a clear, thick liquid made from petroleum-derived polymers. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
  • UNII SB8ZUX40TY
    Saccharin sodium is an artificial sweetener made from saccharin salt. It's added to medicines to improve taste, especially in liquid formulations for children or bitter drugs.

2 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesflavor, polyethylene glycol, sodium saccharin

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMedingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 1 g
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Benzocaine 20% 200 mg/mL 00121-1077-25 PAI 25 pouches FDA listed
HurriCaine Topical Anesthetic Liquid 200 mg/g 00283-0569-02 Beutlich 2 g Discontinued
HurriCaine Topical Anesthetic Liquid 200 mg/gthis 00283-1886-31 Beutlich 29.6 g FDA listed
Walgreens Mouth Sore Relief 200 mg/mL 00363-5334-00 Walgreens 1 bottle FDA listed
Walgreens Maximum Strength 20 g/100g 00363-5820-58 Walgreens 1 bottle FDA listed
Kank-A Mouth Pain 200 mg/mL 10157-9477-01 Blistex 9.75 ml FDA listed
Red Cross Oral Pain Relief 200 mg/mL 10742-8902-01 The 1 bottle FDA listed
Rite Aid Maximum Strength 20 g/100g 11822-0345-09 Rite 1 bottle FDA listed
Rite Aid Professional Strength 20 g/100g 11822-5340-08 Rite 1 bottle FDA listed
Topcare Maximum Strength 20 g/100g 36800-0443-48 Topco 1 bottle FDA listed
Dental Relief 200 mg/g 42961-0810-03 Cintas 10 packets FDA listed
Rexall Maximum Strength 20 g/100mL 55910-0346-79 Rexall 1 bottle FDA listed
CVS Pharmacy Maximum Strength 20 g/100g 59779-0743-89 CVS 1 bottle FDA listed
Mouth Sore Relief Professional Strength 200 mg/g 59779-0830-38 CVS 1 bottle FDA listed
DenTek Instant Pain Relief Maximum Strength 200 mg/mL 60630-0078-01 DenTek 1 vial FDA listed
Dental Relief 200 mg/g 68421-8100-03 Cintas 10 packets FDA listed
Anesgerm LA MUELA Fast Pain Relief 200 mg/mL 73635-7101-05 Germa 1 bottle Discontinued
Oral Anesthetic Liquid 20 g/100g 79481-0118-09 Meijer, 1 bottle FDA listed
Anbesol Maximum Strength 200 mg/mL 80070-0230-41 Foundation 1 bottle FDA listed
HurriCaine Topical Anesthetic Liquid 200 mg/g 00283-1116-31 Beutlich 1 bottle Discontinued
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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1986
On the market since
Aug 1986
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
40 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
00283-1886-17 1 g in 1 PACKET (0283-1886-17) 2020-01-28 Active
00283-1886-31 You're viewing this 29.6 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0283-1886-31) 1986-08-15 Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 00283-1886-31?
NDC 00283-1886-31 contains 29.6 g — 29.6 g in 1 bottle, plastic.
What is the difference between NDC 00283-1886-31 and NDC 00283-1886-17?
Both are HurriCaine Topical Anesthetic Liquid Benzocaine 200 mg/g Liquid — the drug itself is identical. NDC 00283-1886-31 is the 29.6 g package, while NDC 00283-1886-17 is the 1 g package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of HurriCaine Topical Anesthetic Liquid Benzocaine 200 mg/g Liquid?
Bill NDC 00283-1886-31 — the 11-digit billing format is 00283188631. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 0283-1886-31, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 00283-1886-31, written without dashes as 00283188631. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 00283-1886-31, the first segment (00283) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Beutlich Pharmaceuticals, LLC; the middle segment (1886) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (31) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Beutlich Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 1 g (00283-1886-17). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Beutlich Pharmaceuticals, LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 41 words

Uses for temporary relief of occasional minor irritation and pain associated with: canker sores sore mouth and throat minor injury of the mouth and gums minor dental procedures minor irritation of the mouth and gums caused by dentures or orthodontic appliances

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 80 words

Directions do not exceed recommended dosage adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to the affected area. Gargle, swish around in the mouth, or allow to remain in place at least 1 minute and then spit out. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor children under 12 years of age: should be supervised in the use of the product children under 2 years of age: consult a dentist or doctor

⚠️ Warnings 25 words

Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics.

📦 Storage and Handling 20 words

Other information Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is broken or missing store at 20°-25 C (68°-77° F)

🧪 Active Ingredient 4 words

Active ingredient Benzocaine 20%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 7 words

Inactive ingredients flavor, polyethylene glycol, sodium saccharin

🎯 Purpose 3 words

Purpose Oral Anesthetic

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.