Cvs Health Maximum Strength Lidocaine Pain Relief Cream Plus Menthol

Generic: Lidocaine Hcl, Menthol

OTC

✓ FDA-verified

Cvs Health Maximum Strength Lidocaine Pain Relief Cream Plus Menthol is a topical cream that temporarily relieves minor pain. It works by numbing the area where it's applied, helping to reduce discomfort. For adults and children aged 12 and over, it should be applied as a thin layer to the affected area every 6 to 8 hours, but you should not use it more than three times in a 24-hour period. It's important to avoid using this cream on large areas of the body or on broken skin, and you should stop using it and consult a doctor if your symptoms last more than a week or worsen. If you have children under 12, it's best to ask a doctor before using the medication.

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Uses

temporarily relieves minor pain.

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Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and over: apply a thin layer to the affected area every 6 to 8 hours, not to exceed 3 applications in a 24 hour period.

Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.

Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.

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Side effects

Common

Rednessrashor irritation may occurStop use and ask a doctor if symptoms worsen or persist for more than 7 days

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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

For external use only.
Do not use on large areas of the body or on cut, irritated, swollen, or blistered skin.
Do not use on puncture wounds for more than one week without consulting a doctor.
Use only as directed; do not get into eyes.
Do not bandage tightly or apply external heat to the area of use.

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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).