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Lidfix Pain Relief Patch Lidocaine

lidocaine · Lidfix Pain Relief Patch Lidocaine is an amide local anesthetic (over-the-counter) containing lidocaine, made by HETERO HEALTHCARE LIMITED.

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

For temporary relief of minor pain

Drug facts

Generic name
lidocaine
Active ingredients
Lidocaine
Drug class
Amide Local AnestheticAntiarrhythmic
Dosage forms
Patch
Label holder
HETERO HEALTHCARE LIMITED
FDA application
M017
Label updated
07/27/2026

Active ingredients

Lidocaine 4% Purpose Topical anesthetic

Purpose

Topical anesthetic

Uses

For temporary relief of minor pain

Directions

Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Clean and dry affected area Remove film from patch and apply to the skin Use only one patch at a time for up to 12 hours Children under 12 years of age: Consult a doctor

Warnings

(For external use only) Do not use: More than one patch at a time On wounds or damaged skin With a heating pad If you are allergic to any ingredients of this product When using this product Use only as directed Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or rashes Do not bandage tightly Do not use this product immediately after bath or shower Stop use and ask a doctor if: Localized skin reactions occur, such as rash, itching, redness, irritation, pain, swelling and blistering Condition worsens Symptoms persist for more than 7 days Symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days Do not use with other topical analgesics Keep children and pets away from used or disposed patch Used patches still contain the drug product that can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pet chews or ingests this product 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

More than one patch at a time On wounds or damaged skin With a heating pad If you are allergic to any ingredients of this product

When using this product

Use only as directed Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or rashes Do not bandage tightly Do not use this product immediately after bath or shower

Stop use and ask a doctor

Localized skin reactions occur, such as rash, itching, redness, irritation, pain, swelling and blistering Condition worsens Symptoms persist for more than 7 days Symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days Do not use with other topical analgesics Keep children and pets away from used or disposed patch Used patches still contain the drug product that can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pet chews or ingests this product

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

Styrene Isoprene Styrene Block Copolymer, Alicyclic Saturated Hydrocarbon Resin, Butylated HydroxyToluene, Isopropyl Myristate, Oleic Acid, Propylene Glycol, White Mineral Oil

Questions?

Call: 1800 103 4696

Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Patch40 mg/gtopical1

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

1 FDA label

  • HETERO HEALTHCARE LIMITEDShown hereM017 · Label 07/27/2026 · NDC 87497-001Full label

Related recalls

FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient

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Lidfix Pain Relief Patch Lidocaine: common questions

What is Lidfix Pain Relief Patch Lidocaine used for?
For temporary relief of minor pain
Is Lidfix Pain Relief Patch Lidocaine a prescription drug?
No. Lidfix Pain Relief Patch Lidocaine is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Lidfix Pain Relief Patch Lidocaine?
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 Lidfix Pain Relief Patch Lidocaine?
HETERO HEALTHCARE LIMITED lists Lidfix Pain Relief Patch Lidocaine with the FDA.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 07/27/2026 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice