First Shield
Benzalkonium Chloride, Lidocaine HCI · Cream · Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredients Hydrogen Peroxide 3.0%
Purpose
Purpose First aid antiseptic
Uses
Uses first aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns
Warnings
Warnings For external use only.
Do not use
Do not use near eyes or mucous membranes on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns consult a doctor on large areas of the body longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if the condition persists or gets worse
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, ge medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions spray over affected area if bandaged, let dry first not to be used on children under 12 years of age
Other information
Other Information store at 68F - 77F (20C - 25C) keep tightly closed protected from exposure to sunshine
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients Purified water
Label text from the FDA structured product label by EVER READY FIRST AID (revised Aug 3, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride in 3 products
- Benzalkonium Chloride in 2 products
- Hydrogen Peroxide in 1 product
First Shield NDC products (4)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72976-004 | Lidocaine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mL Spray | Ever Ready First Aid | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 72976-008 | Lidocaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/g; Benzalkonium Chloride 1.3 mg/g Cream | Ever Ready First Aid | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 72976-021 | Hydrogen Peroxide .03 g/g Spray | EVER READY FIRST AID | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 49314-0003 | Lidocaine Hydrochloride 5 mg/g; Benzalkonium Chloride 1.3 mg/g Cream | Unishield | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is First Shield used for?
Uses first aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns
Who makes First Shield?
First Shield is listed by 3 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Ever Ready First Aid, EVER READY FIRST AID, Unishield.