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lidocaine · else. is an amide local anesthetic (over-the-counter) containing lidocaine, made by Else Co..

Type
Over the counter
Drug class
Amide Local Anesthetic
Route
Topical
Manufacturers
1

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

Related recalls

FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient

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Active ingredients

Lidocaine 4%

Purpose

External Analgesic

Uses

For the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor burns

  • Scrapes sunburn
  • Insect bites minor cuts
  • 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.

Warnings

For external use only Do not use in large quantities, particularly over raw surfaces or blistered areas When using this product avoid contact with the eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. 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 contact with the eyes

Stop use and ask a doctor

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

Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

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

Inactive ingredients

Flax seed, Polysorbate 80, Water based acrylic adhesive

Questions?

Email [email protected] or call (323) 250-2522. Learn more about us at weareelse.com

Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Patch4 g/100gtopical1

Side effect reports to FDA

FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 57,974 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
  • Headache3,311
  • Product quality issue3,206
  • Sinusitis2,562
  • Dyspnea2,403

To report a side effect, use FDA MedWatch.

Manufacturers and labels

1 FDA label

  • Else Co.Shown hereM017 · Label 08/28/2025 · NDC 85981-001Full label

else.: common questions

What is else. used for?
For the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor burns • scrapes sunburn • insect bites minor cuts • minor skin irritations
Is else. a prescription drug?
No. else. is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Are there other products with the same active ingredient as else.?
Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Pain Relief Patches, Burn Relief, LIDOCAINE PAIN RELIEF Gel-Patch, Lidocaine Numbing Cream.
Who makes else.?
Else Co. lists else. with the FDA.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 08/28/2025 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice

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