Lidocaine
Fast-Acting, Doctor-Recommended Lidocaine for Local Anesthesia, Pain Relief, Dental Numbing, and Wound Care
Lidocaine is an FDA-approved, globally trusted local anesthetic and pain reliever used by physicians, dentists, dermatologists, surgeons, EMS, and pharmacists for rapid numbing, pain control, and minor procedure anesthesia. Available as creams, gels, ointments, patches, oral/dental gels, sprays, injections, and IV solutions, lidocaine provides quick, targeted relief for skin, mucosa, nerves, and soft tissue pain, urgent care, dental procedures, wound management, and more.
Purpose
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Local Anesthesia: Temporarily blocks nerve signals for pain-free minor procedures, dental care, suturing, and cosmetic treatments.
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Targeted Pain Relief: Eases discomfort from burns, cuts, abrasions, neuropathic pain, and wound/injury irritation.
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Nerve Block and Postherpetic Neuralgia Management: Key in treating nerve pain, shingles, and chronic pain syndromes.
Uses
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Minor Surgical and Dental Procedures: Tooth extraction, fillings, periodontal treatments, skin biopsies, laceration repair, mole/wart removal.
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Wound & Burn Care: Relieves pain from first-degree burns, sunburns, cuts, abrasions, blisters, and mouth sores.
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Nerve Pain & Shingles: Topical patches/creams for postherpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, joint pain.
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Emergency Pain Relief: IV or topical forms for trauma, suturing, bullet wounds, EMS rapid field care.
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Tattoo, Piercing, and Cosmetic Procedures: Pre-procedure numbing of skin and mucosa for minimal discomfort.
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ICU & Intubation: Blunting airway response in critical care.
- Sexual Health (men’s topical gels for premature ejaculation).
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Hemorrhoid, Anal, and Anorectal Pain: OTC and Rx creams for rapid relief.
Types & Popular Brands
Types:
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Topical Lidocaine Creams & Ointments: 2%, 4%, 5% (e.g. Lidoderm® Patch, Aspercreme® with Lidocaine, LMX4*)
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Lidocaine Patches: 5% Rx patches for localized nerve/chronic pain.
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Injectable Lidocaine: 1%, 2%, 4% vials (IV, local infiltration, nerve block, dental cartridge/carpule).
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Oral/Dental Gels & Sprays: 2%, 5%, benzocaine/lidocaine blends (Orajel®, Anbesol®, Hurricaine®).
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Lidocaine Sprays: 10% for mucosal, throat, or topical anesthesia.
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IV Solutions: For cardiac arrhythmia management in acute settings.
Popular Brands:
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Lidoderm® (patch), LMX4/LMX5 Cream, Aspercreme® with Lidocaine, Salonpas® Patch, EMLA® (lidocaine/prilocaine mixture), ZTLido®, Topicaine®, RectiCare® (anorectal gel), Hurricaine® Spray, Orajel®, Anbesol®, Perrigo®, Fougera®, Taro® (generics), RXU®, Sandoz®, Abbott®, Pfizer® (injectables)
Strengths
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Creams/Ointments: 2%, 4%, 5% concentrations
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Patches: 5% (Lidoderm®/ZTLido®), 4% OTC (Salonpas®, Aspercreme®)
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Injectables: 1%, 2%, 4% (10 mg/mL, 20 mg/mL, 40 mg/mL), dental cartridges (1.8 mL, 2% with/without epinephrine)
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Sprays/Dental Gels: 2%, 5%, 10%
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Unit Doses: Pediatric, adult, and geriatric dosing for all routes
Precautions
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For External/Topical or Local Use Only: Confirm route before use; do not inject topical forms or use on large/raw wounds.
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Maximum Daily Dose: Avoid exceeding labeled maximum dosing, as overdose can cause serious heart, nerve, or CNS complications.
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Allergic Reactions: Rare, but possible; discontinue if rash, itching, swelling, or difficulty breathing occurs.
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Avoid in Broken Skin (unless indicated): Risk of systemic absorption/toxicity increases on non-intact skin.
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Do Not Use in Certain Populations: Not for infants <6 months for teething/sores; use lower strengths in peds/elderly per label.
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Interactions/Medical Conditions: Inform provider of liver disease, heart disease, meds that affect heart rhythm, or other anesthetics.
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Patch Use: Apply only on unbroken skin, limit to recommended hours, and avoid heat/occlusion that increases absorption.
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Oral/Mucosal Use: Avoid swallowing large amounts; use dosing device as instructed.
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Professional Supervision: Injectable and IV forms for use by licensed clinicians only for regional block or arrhythmia treatment.
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Storage: Keep at room temp, away from heat; store away from children.
Experience rapid, targeted pain relief and local anesthesia with FDA-approved Lidocaine creams, patches, injections, gels, and sprays—trusted by healthcare professionals for dental, surgical, wound care, nerve pain, and emergency relief. Shop Lidoderm®, EMLA®, Salonpas®, Aspercreme®, oral gels, and top generics for instant, lasting comfort. Order online for hospital, dental, clinic, or home use—and enjoy proven lidocaine safety and effectiveness!
