Ipana 20% Benzocaine Topical

Benzocaine · Gel · Dental

Over the counter Standardized Chemical Allergen

Active ingredient

Active Ingredients (in each gram) Benzocaine 200mg

Purpose

Purpose Oral Anesthetic

Uses

Use For oral mucosal use only, as directed by dentist. For the temporary relief of pain due to minor dental procedures.

Warnings

Warnings ​Allergy alert: ​Do not use on patients with a history of allergies to local anesthetics such as benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics. ​Do not use ​for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days; irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens; or if swelling, rash or fever develops, see your dentist or doctor promptly. ​When using this product ​avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush with water. ​Stop use and consult a health care practitioner ​if the following symptoms appear: weakness, confusion, headache, difficulty breathing, and/or pale, grey or blue colored skin, as these may be signs of methemoglobinemia, a rare disorder, which may appear up to 2 hours after use. ​Do not exceed recommended dosage. ​If more than used for pain is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. ​If pregnant or breastfeeding, ​ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

​Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

Directions Apply only amount needed to the oral mucosa to prevent or relieve pain.

Other information

Other Information Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C). Protect from freezing.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive Ingredients flavoring, PEG 3350, PEG 400, sodium saccharin. May contain yellow #5 (tartrazine), yellow #6, red #3, red #40, blue #1, green #3 as a color additive.

Questions?

Questions? 1-855-462-9455 or 1-519-631-7370

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Maxill Inc. (revised Dec 17, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Ipana 20% Benzocaine Topical NDC products (5)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
69510-351Benzocaine 200 mg/g
Gel
Maxill Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
69510-352Benzocaine 200 mg/g
Gel
Maxill Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
69510-353Benzocaine 200 mg/g
Gel
Maxill Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
69510-355Benzocaine 200 mg/g
Gel
Maxill Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
69510-358Benzocaine 200 mg/g
Gel
Maxill Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Ipana 20% Benzocaine Topical used for?

Use For oral mucosal use only, as directed by dentist. For the temporary relief of pain due to minor dental procedures.

Who makes Ipana 20% Benzocaine Topical?

Ipana 20% Benzocaine Topical is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Maxill Inc..