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CVS Health XL Lidocaine Pain Relief

Dosage form
PATCH
Labeler
NATURAL ESSENTIALS, INC.
Label updated
2024-01-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Lidocaine
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Lidocaine 4%

Purpose

Topical Analgesic

Use

For the temporary relief of pain.

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

  • more than 1 patch on your body at a time or on cut, irritated or swollen skin
  • on puncture wounds
  • for more than one week without consulting a doctor

When using this product

  • use only as directed. Read and follow all directions and warnings on this carton.
  • Do not use more than one patch in an 8 hour period. Maximum 3 patches per day.
  • Rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type
  • Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin
  • Do not allow contact with the eyes and mucous membranes
  • Do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) to the area of use
  • Do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics
  • Dispose of used patch in manner that always keeps product away from children and pets. Used patches still contain the drug products that can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pet chews or ingests this patch
  • NOTE: patches may not adhere as well to all individuals, skin types, or certain parts of the body.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens
  • redness is present
  • irritation develops
  • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
  • you experience signs of skin injury, such as pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied

Label information

If pregnant or breast feeding ask a physician before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • Adults/children 12 years and older
  • clean and dry affected area
  • remove backing from patch by firmly grasping both ends and gently pulling until backing separates in middle
  • carefully remove smaller portion of backing from patch and apply exposed portion of patch to affected area
  • once exposed portion of patch is positioned, carefully remove remaining backing completely to apply patch to affected area
  • once applied, press firmly and rub on all sides and center of patch to help adhesive adhere to skin
  • do not remove patch and reapply, this will result in the patch not sticking
  • avoid strenuous exercise while wearing patch, this will result in patch not sticking
  • do not use more than one patch in an 8 hour period.

Children 12 years or younger: ask a doctor.

Other information

Store at room temperature - do not exceed 86° Fahrenheit, 30° Celsius.

Inactive ingredients

Aluminum Glycinate, Glycerin, Kaolin, Methylparaben, Polyacrylic Acid, Polysorbate 80, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Povidone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tartaric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Water.

Principal Display Panel – 858 mg Box Label

CVS
Health
®

Compare to the active ingredient in
Aspercreme® Lidocaine Patch XL*

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Lidocaine concentration without a prescription

Lidocaine Pain
Relief Patch

XL

LIDOCAINE 4%

Topical Anesthetic

Odor free

  • Desensitizes
    aggravated nerves
  • Fast acting
  • Easy to apply
  • No irritation
    or burning

Among over-the-counter
topical analgesics

3 PATCHES

4 3/4 IN X 7 7/8 IN (12 cm X 20 cm)

Pain-relieving ointment on a breathable adhesive pad

EACH PATCH IS SEALED IN A CHILD-RESISTANT POUCH FOR SAFETY.

71 %
LARGER

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Principal Display Panel – 858 mg Patch Label

CVS
Health
®

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Lidocaine concentration without a prescription†

Lidocaine Pain
Relief Patch

XL

LIDOCAINE 4%

Topical Anesthetic

Odor free

  • Desensitizes
    aggravated nerves
  • Fast acting
  • Easy to apply
  • No irritation
    or burning

1 PATCH

4 3/4 IN X 7 7/8 IN
(12 cm X 20 cm)

Pain relieving ointment on a breathable adhesive pad

†Among over-the-counter
topical analgesics

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ec16da91-8244-402b-b8d8-84896094ac2c · Version 7
NDC: 66902-286