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Lidocaine

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
AvKARE
Label updated
2026-01-14
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
LIDOCAINE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredient:

Lidocaine 4% w/w

Purpose

Topical anesthetic

Uses

temporarily relieves pain and itching due to:

  • minor cuts
  • minor scrapes
  • sunburn
  • minor skin irritations
  • minor burns
  • insect bites
WARNINGS

For external use only.

When using this product

  • do not use in or near the eyes
  • do not use in large quantities, particularly over raw surfaces or blistered areas

Stop use and ask doctor if

  • Allergic reaction occurs
  • condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
  • symptoms clear up and return within a few days
  • redness, irritation, swelling, pain or other symptoms begin or increase

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

Directions
  • Adults and children 2 years and older: Apply externally to the affected area up to 3-4 times daily.
  • Children under 2 years of age: Consult a doctor.
Other Information

Store at USP controlled room temperature 20-25 degC (68-77 deg.F).

Inactive ingredients

Cetyl alcohol, citric acid, glycerin, glyceryl stearate SE, mineral oil, PEG-100 stearate, phenoxyethanol, purified water, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum, xanthan gum

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 70aace2f-47b4-e961-e053-2991aa0a6367 · Version 9
NDC: 42291-399