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CVS Lidocaine Pain Relief Cream

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions Adults and children over 12 years: Apply a thin layer to affect area every 6 to 8 hours, not to exceed 3 applications in a 24 hour period. massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin Children 12 years or younger: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use Temporarily relieves minor pain
Summary

Indications and usage Use Temporarily relieves minor pain Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children over 12 years: Apply a thin layer to affect area every 6 to 8 hours, not to exceed 3 applications in a 24 hour period. massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin Children 12 years or younger: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Do not use if you have serious foot problems, such as ulcers or infections on large areas of the body 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 warning on this carton. do not allow contact with the eyes and mucus membranes do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) or a medicated patch to the area of use do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use Temporarily relieves minor pain Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children over 12 years: Apply a thin layer to affect area every 6 to 8 hours, not to exceed 3 applications in a 24 hour period. massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin Children 12 years or younger: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Do not use if you have serious foot problems, such as ulcers or infections on large areas of the body 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 warning on this carton. do not allow contact with the eyes and mucus membranes do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) or a medicated patch to the area of use do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only Do not use if you have serious foot problems, such as ulcers or infections on large areas of the body 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 warning on this carton.
  • do not allow contact with the eyes and mucus membranes do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) or a medicated patch to the area of use do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.