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Lidocaine 5% Topical Anorectal Cream
- Dosage form
- CREAM
- Labeler
- Mohnark Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Label updated
- 2025-05-13
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- LIDOCAINE
Active Ingredients
Lidocaine 5% w/w
Purpose
Local Anesthetic
Uses
helps relieves pain, itching and burning associated with hemorrhoids and other anorectal disorders
Warnings
For external use only
When using this product
- avoid contact with eyes
- do not exceed recommended dosage unless directed by a doctor
- do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
Stop use and ask doctor if
- rectal bleeding occurs
- condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
- allergic reaction occurs
- symptom being treated does not subside or if redness, irritation, swelling, pain or other symptoms develop or increase
- symptoms clear up and return in a few days
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- when practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly. Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or soft cloth before applying.
- Adults and children 12 years and older: apply externally to the affected area up to 6 times a day.
- Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor.
Other information
- Store at USP controlled room temperature 20-25 oC (68-77 oF).
Inactive ingredients
benzyl alcohol, carbomer 940, cholesterol, hydrogenated lecithin, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, tocopheryl acetate, trolamine, water.
Dosage
50 milligrams/gram per application
Usage
- Adults and children 2 years and older: apply externally to the affected area up to 3-4 times a day.
- Children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor
Package Label
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: a7205326-18dc-2ebb-e053-2995a90a8312 · Version 5
NDC: 73715-002