What is NDC 71888-101?

71888-101 is the product NDC for Benzocaine, Benzocaine 200 mg/mL gel, listed with the FDA by Bellus Medical, LLC. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

Bellus Medical, LLC, NDC labeler code 71888. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Benzocaine?

2 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Benzocaine NDC 71888-101 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)71888-101Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width71888-0101Add the package segment from the table below.

Package NDCs as listed with the FDA, and the 11-digit 5-4-2 form used on claims. The highlighted digit is the added leading zero.
Package NDC	11-digit (billing)	Package	Copy
71888-101-02	7188801010271888010102	12 PACKET in 1 BOX (71888-101-02) / 4 mL in 1 PACKET (71888-101-01)Marketed from Jun 1, 2017

How the 11-digit form is made: The product segment has 3 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (5-3-2 → 5-4-2). Formatting the NDC does not by itself make it billable — the product, package and quantity must match what was dispensed or administered, and payer rules apply. Conversion rules

Product information

Brand name (proprietary): Benzocaine
Generic name (nonproprietary): benzocaine
Active ingredients: Benzocaine — 200 mg/mL
Dosage form: Gel
Route: Topical
Labeler: Bellus Medical, LLCNDC labeler code 71888
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: OTC monograph drugApplication M 017
Marketing start: Jun 1, 2017
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Allergens (Chemical structure)Cell-mediated Immunity (Physiologic effect)Increased Histamine Release (Physiologic effect)
Identifiers: Product ID 71888-101_47fac2e8-50dd-cddf-e063-6394a90a9176SPL ID 47fac2e8-50dd-cddf-e063-6394a90a9176SPL set ID 60cafbaf-8ec6-46a5-e053-2a91aa0af11fRxCUI 452688UNII U3RSY48JW5
Pharmacologic class: Standardized Chemical Allergen

Billing references

What Med-Code can say about coding this product, and where each statement comes from. Nothing here is inferred from the name alone.

HCPCS codeNo match

No HCPCS code in Med-Code's directory. Topical products like this are usually dispensed by a pharmacy and billed by NDC.

NDC on a medical claim

N471888010102 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 71888-0101-02. Unit qualifiers: F2 (international unit), GR (gram), ME (milligram), ML (milliliter), UN (unit (each)). The qualifier and quantity depend on what was given. About the N4 qualifier

Product label

Current FDA label (SPL), effective Jan 9, 2026.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

USES: For the temporary relief of discomfort and pain associated with minor burns and skin irritations minor cuts and scrapes itching DIRECTIONS: Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3-4 times daily.

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 71888-101

What is NDC 71888-101?: 71888-101 is the product NDC for Benzocaine, Benzocaine 200 mg/mL gel, listed with the FDA by Bellus Medical, LLC. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Benzocaine.
What is the active ingredient?: Benzocaine.
Who is the labeler?: Bellus Medical, LLC, NDC labeler code 71888. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Benzocaine?: 2 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Benzocaine NDCs.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.

Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.

Other Benzocaine NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Benzocainetopical anesthetic	Benzocaine 200 mg/mL	SprayDental, Periodontal	Everpharm LLC	84415-044	84415-0044-01
Benzocaine	Isopropyl alcohol 60 mg/100mL; Benzocaine 6 mg/100mL	SwabTopical	Dynarex Corporation	67777-246	67777-0246-0267777-0246-04

Other NDCs under M 017

Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.

FDA NDC Directory listings under M 017
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Aosi Healthcare Burnlidocaine hydrochloride, benzalkonium chloride	Lidocaine hydrochloride .5 g/100g; Benzalkonium chloride .13 g/100g	CreamTopical	Nantong Health & Beyond Hygienic Products Inc.	43473-055
Satohap Cool Typecamphor, menthol, methyl salicylate	Camphor (Synthetic) 5 g/100mL + 2 more ingredients	LotionTopical	Sato Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	49873-620
Wegmans Aloe After Sun Gel with Lidocaine HCl External Analgesiclidocaine hydrochloride	Lidocaine hydrochloride 8 mg/g	GelTopical	WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS INC	47124-129
Walgreens Burn Padburn pad	Lidocaine 4.1 g/100g	PatchTopical	Walgreens	0363-2789
Extra Large Cool and Heat Patchmenthol	Menthol 5 g/100g	PatchTopical	Walgreen Company	0363-9905
Maximum Strength Cortisone Cream with Aloehydrocortisone cream	Hydrocortisone 1 g/100g	CreamTopical	CVS Pharmacy	69842-630
hydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone 1 g/100g	OintmentTopical	Bryant Ranch Prepack	72162-2284
Menthol, Camphor	Menthol 10 g/100g; Camphor (Natural) 3 g/100g	CreamTopical	SUNSET NOVELTIES, INC	72937-103
Mineral Ice Methol Pain Reliefmenthol 10.5 %	Menthol 10.5 g/100g	SprayTopical	Sunflora Inc	73240-905
Equate Hydrocortisone Topicalhydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone .01 g/g	CreamTopical	WalMart	79903-091
Morovanlidocaine	Lidocaine 4 g/100g	CreamTopical	HONG KONG UNORDERED TRADING CO., LIMITED	87800-2624
Eucerin Skin Calming Itch Relief Treatmentmenthol	Menthol .1 g/100mL	LotionTopical	Beiersdorf Inc	10356-357
Cortizone 10 Intensive Healinghydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone 10 mg/g	CreamTopical	Chattem, Inc.	41167-0035
Satogesic Hotcapsaicin	Capsaicin .25 mg/1	PatchTopical	Sato Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	49873-608
CAREALL Hydrocortisone Maximum Strengthhydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone .01 g/g	CreamTopical	New World Imports, Inc.	51824-197
CVS Cold and Hot Pain Relief Drylidocaine, menthol	Menthol, Unspecified form 10 mg/g; Lidocaine 40 mg/g	SprayTopical	CVS Pharmacy	51316-483
Pain Relieving Cream Lidocainebenzyl alcohol, lidocaine hci	Lidocaine hydrochloride 4 g/100g; Benzyl alcohol 10 g/100g	CreamTopical	Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA LLC	69396-139
CVS Anti-Itchcamphor, menthol	Camphor (Synthetic) .5 g/100g; Menthol .5 g/100g	LotionTopical	CVS	69842-626
External Analgesiccamphor, capsicum, menthol	Camphor (Synthetic) 96 mg/g + 2 more ingredients	PatchTopical	Hmong 21	70927-001
Doctor Hoys Pain Relief Gelmenthol, camphor (synthetic)	Menthol 50 mg/mL; Camphor (Synthetic) 50 mg/mL	GelTopical	Dynamic Blending Specialists, Inc.	75638-010

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