This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus).

From the #1 topical lidocaine brand in the US*, Aspercreme® Lidocaine Pain Relief Patch provides fragrance-free, topical relief for minor pains. The Aspercreme® Lidocaine XL Patch is over 70% larger than our original-size patch, providing targeted pain relief to an increased surface area.

Nonprescription lidocaine transdermal comes as a 4% patch (Absorbine Jr, Aspercreme, Lidocare, Salonpas, others) to apply to the skin. It is applied up to 3 times daily and for no more than 8 hours per application.

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 to completely apply patch to affected area. use 1 patch at a time and not more than 3 to 4 times daily.

When used sparingly and as directed, topical lidocaine is generally safe. However, misuse, overuse, or overdose can lead to a number of serious health problems and even death. Ingestion of lidocaine can cause numbness of the mouth and throat, which can lead to trouble swallowing and even choking.

General. In general, trolamine salicylate topical (the active ingredient contained in Aspercreme) has been safe to use. If applied over a large area, salicylate type side effects (e.g., tinnitus, nausea, and/or vomiting) could potentially occur.

Lidocaine patches are a generally safe and effective therapy for lower back pain. To avoid overdose or other harm, it is important to use as directed and to stop using the patches if you experience side effects.

Check with your doctor right away if you or your child has the following symptoms after receiving this medicine: pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nails, confusion, headache, lightheadedness, fast heartbeat, or unusual tiredness or weakness.

Lidocaine topical lotion is an anesthetic that treats the symptoms of several conditions, like eczema, minor burns, scrapes, insect bites and hemorrhoids. This medication causes a loss of feeling in your skin and the surrounding tissues to relieve itching, pain and discomfort.

Of the OTC products discussed here, the OTC products with lidocaine are the best and most effective for nerve pain. Lidocaine is an anesthetic and works by blocking nerve conduction to numb the feeling of pain. This makes the lidocaine versions of Aspercreme, Icy Hot, and Bengay better for nerve pain than Voltaren.

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if any serious side effects occur, including: blistering/peeling/redness/irritation at the application site, nausea/vomiting, ringing in the ears.

You can sleep with a lidocaine patch on but no more than 12 hours. It is typically recommended to use a heating pad for 15 minutes prior to bedtime, then apply the topical lidocaine patch (Lidoderm or Salonpas) before you go to bed and leave it on for a maximum of 12 hours.