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Herpecin Pain Relief Allantoin, Benzethonium Chloride, Lidocaine HCl 4 g/100g; 2 g/100g; .2 g/100g Gel — NDC 71687-4000-1 (Billing 71687-4000-01)

by Focus Consumer Healthcare, LLC · 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 4 g in 1 TUBE

This is a package of Herpecin Pain Relief Allantoin, Benzethonium Chloride, Lidocaine HCl 4 g/100g; 2 g/100g; .2 g/100g Gel from Focus Consumer Healthcare, LLC, marketed since Jun 2021 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 71687-4000-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 71687-4000-1 billing pads the package segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Aug 27, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 71687-4000-1
Product NDC 71687-4000
11-digit billing NDC 71687400001
RxCUI 2566834
UNII EC2CNF7XFP, 344S277G0Z, PH41D05744
UPC 0371687777333
Application # M016
SPL Set ID beeb6043-6547-4fe9-e053-2995a90a5d74
Established class (EPC) Amide Local Anesthetic; Antiarrhythmic
Physiologic effect Local Anesthesia
Chemical class Amides
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2021-06-11
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form GEL
Substance LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE ANHYDROUS; ALLANTOIN; BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 2566834
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 71687-4000-1 — a 5-4-1 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 package segment → 71687-4000-01. 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 Antiseptics class.

Drug family (ATC) Antiseptics, Quaternary ammonium compounds
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.

Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

Herpecin Pain Relief is an over-the-counter topical gel marketed under FDA's monograph rules for oral care products. It contains lidocaine hydrochloride, a local anesthetic typically used to numb minor pain and irritation, along with benzethonium chloride, an antimicrobial agent, and allantoin, a skin-conditioning ingredient. This combination is commonly applied to the lips and mouth area to help relieve discomfort from cold sores, canker sores, and similar minor oral irritations.

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
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.

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 gPer 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.
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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
71687-4000-01 You're viewing this Main listing 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 4 g in 1 TUBE 2021-06-11 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Herpecin Pain Relief 4 g/100g; 2 g/100g; .2 g/100gthis 71687-4000-01 Focus 1 tube — — FDA listed —
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

🏛️
2021
On the market since
Jun 2021
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
5 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.

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.

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  • UNII ZY81Z83H0X
    Aloe vera leaf is a plant extract derived from the aloe plant. It is used in medicines as a natural moisturizer and skin-soothing agent in topical formulations.
  • UNII 2X51AD1X3T
    A fermented grain-derived polysaccharide used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in liquid formulations to improve texture and help maintain consistent suspension of active ingredients.
  • UNII 7FLD91C86K
    Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
  • UNII 147D247K3P
    Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic preservative used to prevent bacteria and mold from growing in medicines and personal care products. It helps keep the product safe and stable throughout its shelf life.
  • UNII C5529G5JPQ
    Ginger is a plant-derived ingredient used as a flavoring agent to add taste and aroma to medicines. It may also provide mild soothing properties to support product palatability.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII UDR641JW8W
    A plant-derived oil from jojoba seeds that has been broken down into smaller components. It acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent to help soften and smooth the product's texture.
  • UNII T4V6TWG28D
    A plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. It increases viscosity and helps form a gel or paste consistency in medications, and may serve as a binder or coating material in various formulations.
  • UNII 24WE03BX2T
    Levomenol is a naturally derived alcohol compound used as a skin-conditioning and anti-inflammatory agent in topical formulations. It helps soothe and protect the skin while improving product texture and absorption.
  • UNII 81478P92RJ
    DL-lysine hydrochloride is an amino acid salt used as a buffer and pH adjuster in medicines. It helps maintain the proper acidity level to keep the drug stable and effective.
  • UNII YF70189L0N
    Melissa officinalis, commonly known as lemon balm, is a plant extract used as a flavoring and aromatic ingredient in medicines. It adds a mild lemon scent and taste to improve palatability.
  • UNII 79M2M2UDA9
    Mentha piperita is peppermint, a plant extract used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to provide a cooling or soothing taste. It helps make the medication more pleasant to take.
  • UNII WZH3C48M4T
    Potassium hydroxide is a strong alkaline chemical used in medicines to adjust and maintain the pH level of liquid formulations, helping keep the product stable and the active ingredients effective.
  • UNII C3M81465G5
    Spearmint oil is a natural flavoring extract from spearmint plants. It's added to medicines to improve taste and mask bitter flavors, making medications easier to take.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

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

The official label also statesaloe barbadensis leaf juice, bisabolol, disodium EDTA, ethylhexylglycerin, glycerin, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, hydroxyethylcellulose, lysine HCl, melissa officinalis extract, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, potassium hydroxide, sclerotium gum, water, zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract

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 DailyMed — ingredient 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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerFocus Consumer Healthcare, LLC
FDA applicationM016 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code71687
First marketedJun 2021
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio11 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.

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 ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Do Not Use 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 35 words ▾

Uses ■ temporarily relieves pain and itching due to cold sores or fever blisters ■ temporarily relieves dryness; softens crusts (scabs) due to cold sores or fever blisters ■ first aid to help prevent infection

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 44 words ▾

Directions adults and children 12 years of age or older: ■ clean the affected area ■ apply a small amount of this product to the cold sore or fever blister 1 to 3 times daily children under 12 years of age: Ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 114 words ▾

Warnings For external use only For external use only For external use only DO NOT USE Do not use over large areas of the body or on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT ■ keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. ■ apply only to the affected area. Avoid applying directly inside the mouth.

Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs, or if condition worsens or symptoms persist more than 7 days or clear up and occur again in a few days Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 10 words ▾

Active ingredients Allantoin 2% Benzethonium chloride 0.2% Lidocaine HCl 4%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 39 words ▾

Inactive ingredients aloe barbadensis leaf juice, bisabolol, disodium EDTA, ethylhexylglycerin, glycerin, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, hydroxyethylcellulose, lysine HCl, melissa officinalis extract, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, potassium hydroxide, sclerotium gum, water, zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract

🎯 Purpose 6 words ▾

Purposes Skin Protectant Antiseptic Topical Anesthetic

📄 Do Not Use 23 words ▾

DO NOT USE Do not use over large areas of the body or on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns

📄 When Using This Product 27 words ▾

WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT ■ keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. ■ apply only to the affected area. Avoid applying directly inside the mouth.

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 30 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs, or if condition worsens or symptoms persist more than 7 days or clear up and occur again in a few days

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 21 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 51 words ▾

Principal Display Panel Maximum Strength - NEW Herpecin L Pain Relief Triple Action with Lidocain Tageted Spot Treatment for Cold Sores & Fever Blisters Protects Against Infection Numbs Cold Sore Pain & Itch at the Source Helps Preven Cracking Cold Sore Pain Reliever/Antiseptic/Lop Protectant Gel NET WT 0.15oz (4g) Herpecin Pain

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

About this NDC listing & data coverage

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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 form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
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 Focus Consumer Healthcare, LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Focus Consumer Healthcare, 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.
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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.