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Nervive Pain Relieving Cream

LIDOCAINE HCL AND MENTHOL

Standard Dose
Directions adults and children over 12 years: apply a thin layer to affected area every 6 to 8 hours do not exceed 3 applications in a 24 hour period massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin AFTER APPLYING, WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATE R 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 affected area every 6 to 8 hours do not exceed 3 applications in a 24 hour period massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin AFTER APPLYING, WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATE R children 12 years or younger: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Flammable keep away from heat and open flame Do not use If you have had an allergic reaction to lidocaine or other local anesthetics on large areas of the body or on cut, irritated, blistered, 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. avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes 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 bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) or a medicated patch to the area of use a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days avoid applying into skin folds Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens severe burning sensation, redness, rash or 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 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 affected area every 6 to 8 hours do not exceed 3 applications in a 24 hour period massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin AFTER APPLYING, WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATE R children 12 years or younger: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Flammable keep away from heat and open flame Do not use If you have had an allergic reaction to lidocaine or other local anesthetics on large areas of the body or on cut, irritated, blistered, 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. avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes 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 bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) or a medicated patch to the area of use a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days avoid applying into skin folds Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens severe burning sensation, redness, rash or 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children and pets. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only Flammable keep away from heat and open flame Do not use If you have had an allergic reaction to lidocaine or other local anesthetics on large areas of the body or on cut, irritated, blistered, 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.
  • avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes 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 bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) or a medicated patch to the area of use a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days avoid applying into skin folds Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens severe burning sensation, redness, rash or 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.