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).

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: slow/shallow breathing, seizures, pale/bluish/gray skin, unusual tiredness, shortness of breath, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat.

The active ingredient in Aspercreme is trolamine salicylate, a medication related to aspirin. Trolamine salicylate works by stopping the production of enzymes (proteins) that cause pain and inflammation (swelling). Fewer of these enzymes means less pain and swelling.

Aspercreme® offers a variety of targeted solutions to help relieve topical pain. Our Pain Relief Creams are clinically proven to relieve joint pain, Aspercreme® with Lidocaine numbs pain away, and Aspercreme® Arthritis helps reduce inflammation.

Lidocaine is a local anesthetic. It prevents pain by blocking the signals at the nerve endings in the skin. This medicine does not cause unconsciousness as general anesthetics do when used for surgery.

Prescription lidocaine transdermal is applied only once a day as needed for pain. Never apply more than 3 of the lidocaine 5% patch or lidocaine 1.8% topical systems at one time, and never wear them for more than 12 hours per day (12 hours on and 12 hours off).

Original Aspercreme The original version of Aspercreme contains a compound called trolamine salicylate as its active ingredient. 2 Trolamine salicylate is a pain-relieving compound closely related to aspirin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Symptoms can range from mild drowsiness and headache to confusion, seizures, coma, and cardiac arrest. It is important to note that these effects can result from excessive topical use or misuse of lidocaine as well.

Aspercreme Arthritis Pain Relief Gel is made with diclofenac sodium, a topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that helps ease arthritis pain.

Lidocaine is an anesthetic cream. It prevents and treats pain caused by some procedures. It can also treat minor burns, scrapes and insect bites. When you use this cream you'll lose feeling in your skin or other tissues.

Aspercreme, Icy Hot, and Bengay may all be used to treat minor joint pain, backaches, muscle soreness, strains, sprains, bruises, and nerve pain (in the case of their lidocaine products). In contrast, Voltaren is used to specifically treat joint pain on the hands, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, and feet.

Background: Many studies have demonstrated that lidocaine directly relaxes airway smooth muscle. The underlying mechanisms, especially in relation to Ca2+ mobilization, remain to be elucidated.