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Burn Relief

lidocaine · Burn Relief is an amide local anesthetic (over-the-counter) containing lidocaine, made by 5 manufacturers.

Type
Over the counter
Drug class
Amide Local Anesthetic
Route
Topical
Manufacturers
5

for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with: sunburn minor cuts scrapes minor burns insect bites minor skin irritations

Drug facts

Generic name
lidocaine
Active ingredients
Lidocaine
Drug class
Amide Local AnestheticAntiarrhythmic
Dosage forms
Aerosol, spray
Label holder
Premier Brands of America Inc.
FDA application
M017
Label updated
07/17/2026

Active ingredients

Lidocaine 0.5%

Purpose

External analgesic

Uses

For temporary relief of pain and itching associated with: sunburn minor cuts scrapes minor burns insect bites minor skin irritations

Directions

Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor to apply to face, spray in palm of hand and gently apply

Warnings

For external use only. Extremely Flammable: Keep away from fire, sparks, and heated surfaces. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperature above 120°F. Do not use in large quantities, particularly over raw surfaces or blistered areas. When using this product avoid spraying in the eyes use only as directed intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Do not use

In large quantities, particularly over raw surfaces or blistered areas.

When using this product

Avoid spraying in the eyes use only as directed intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Inactive ingredients

Water, butane, propane, propylene glycol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, carbomer, diazolidinyl urea, disodium cocoamphodipropionate, disodium edta, glycerin, methylparaben, propylparaben, simethicone, tocopheryl acetate, triethanolamine.

Questions?

Call 1-866-964-0939

Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 5 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Aerosol, spray.5 g/100gtopical1
Aerosol, spray.64 g/127gtopical2
Aerosol, spray5 mg/gtopical1
Aerosol, spray40 mg/gtopical1

What pharmacies pay

National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC), week of 10/21/2026

All prices

Pharmacies paid about $0.0282 per gram across 1 package code.

NADAC is a survey of what retail pharmacies pay to buy a drug. It is not the price you pay at the counter, which depends on your insurance and the pharmacy.

Side effect reports to FDA

FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 57,975 reports that list lidocaine, data through 07/30/2026

Anyone can report a problem to FDA, and a report does not mean the drug caused the problem. Reports can be duplicated or incomplete, and counts depend on how widely a drug is used. Do not stop or change a medicine because of this list. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Most often reported reactions

  • Drug ineffective4,341
  • Off label use4,128
  • Pain3,661
  • Fatigue3,499
  • Product adhesion issue3,452
  • Nausea3,399
  • Headache3,310
  • Product quality issue3,206
  • Sinusitis2,562
  • Dyspnea2,402

To report a side effect, use FDA MedWatch.

Manufacturers and labels

5 FDA labels

  • Premier Brands of America Inc.Shown hereM017 · Label 07/17/2026 · NDC 56104-914Full label
  • AmerisourceBergen Drug CorporationM017 · Label 07/01/2026 · NDC 46122-555Full label
  • CVS PharmacyM017 · Label 10/29/2025 · NDC 69842-236Full label
  • CVS Pharmacy, Inc.M017 · Label 04/06/2026 · NDC 51316-501Full label
  • WALMART INC.M017 · Label 05/18/2026 · NDC 79903-036Full label

Related recalls

FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient

All drug recalls

Burn Relief: common questions

What is Burn Relief used for?
for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with: sunburn minor cuts scrapes minor burns insect bites minor skin irritations
Is Burn Relief a prescription drug?
No. Burn Relief is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Burn Relief?
Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Pain Relief Patches, LIDOCAINE PAIN RELIEF Gel-Patch, Lidocaine Numbing Cream, Lidocaine 4% Patch.
Who makes Burn Relief?
5 manufacturers list Burn Relief with the FDA, including Premier Brands of America Inc., AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation, CVS Pharmacy.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 07/17/2026 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice