Equate Vagicaine 20% Benzocaine and 3% Resorcinol Cream 200 mg/g; 30 mg/g Cream
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Standardized Chemical Allergen class.
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
Equate Vagicaine is a topical cream marketed as an over-the-counter monograph product. It contains benzocaine hydrochloride, a local anesthetic, and resorcinol, an antimicrobial and keratolytic agent commonly used in vaginal products. These ingredients are typically combined to help provide temporary numbing relief and address minor vaginal irritation or discomfort associated with yeast infections and related conditions.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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A synthetic form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant and preservative in medications. It helps prevent the active ingredients from degrading when exposed to oxygen or light.
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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.
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Carbomer Homopolymer Type B is a synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid. It absorbs water and forms a gel, so it's used in medicines as a thickener, suspending agent, and to help create a smooth texture in creams, gels, and lotions.
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Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
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Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3, a fat-soluble vitamin added to medicines as a nutritional supplement or active ingredient fortification. It helps the body absorb calcium and support bone health.
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Corn oil is a vegetable oil extracted from corn kernels. It's used in medicines as a solvent to dissolve active ingredients and help the body absorb them, and sometimes as a lubricant in capsules.
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A waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid. It works as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients together, and as a thickener to give the medicine its proper texture and consistency.
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Isopropyl myristate is an oily liquid made from coconut or palm oil. It's used in medicines as an emollient and penetration enhancer to help the medicine absorb through skin or improve spreadability in topical products.
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Isopropyl palmitate is an oily liquid derived from palm oil. It acts as an emollient and lubricant in medicines, helping soften the skin or improve how the product spreads and flows.
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Isopropyl stearate is a fatty acid ester derived from plant or animal oils. It works as an emollient and lubricant in topical products, helping to soften skin and reduce friction between particles or surfaces in the formulation.
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Lanolin alcohol is a waxy substance derived from sheep's wool. It functions as an emollient and emulsifier in medicines, helping blend oil and water-based ingredients while softening the product's texture.
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A starch-derived carbohydrate produced by breaking down corn, potato, or tapioca starch. It functions as a filler and binder to give the medicine bulk and texture, and sometimes as a mild sweetener or texture enhancer in powders and tablets.
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Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
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Mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from crude oil. It acts as a lubricant and emollient in medications, helping pills slide smoothly during manufacturing and aiding moisture retention in topical products.
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A waxy substance made from polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and serves as an emulsifier and solubilizer in liquid and semi-solid medicines.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Sodium sulfite is a salt preservative derived from sulfur. It prevents discoloration and microbial growth in medicines, helping keep products stable during storage.
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A chemical compound derived from edetic acid that binds to metal ions. It's used in medicines as a chelating agent to prevent metals from causing discoloration, spoilage, or reduced effectiveness.
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Trolamine is an alkaline compound used as a pH buffer and emulsifier in medicines. It helps neutralize acids, stabilize formulations, and enable mixing of oil and water-based ingredients.
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A fat-soluble form of vitamin A used as a colorant and nutritional fortification ingredient. It gives products a yellow or orange tint and increases vitamin A content in the formula.
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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.
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| 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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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 79903-0233-01 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (79903-233-01) / 28 g in 1 TUBE | 2023-12-01 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses Temporarily Relieves Itching
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Adults and children 12 years and older Apply a finger tip amount (approxiamtely a 1 inch strip) to the affected areas not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 12 years ask a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only Allergy Allert Do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other –caine anesthetics. Avoid contact with eyes in case of contact rinse thoroughly and immediately with water.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredient Benzocaine 20% Resorcinol 3%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Water, Mineral Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Cholecalciferol, Lanolin Alcohol, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Stearate, Sodium Sulfite, Triethanolamine, Trisodium EDTA, Maltodextrin
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose External analgesic External analgesic