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Lidocaine

burn relief · Lidocaine is an amide local anesthetic (over-the-counter) containing burn relief, made by 2 manufacturers.

Type
Over the counter
Drug class
Amide Local Anesthetic
Route
Topical
Manufacturers
2

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

Drug facts

Generic name
burn relief
Active ingredients
Lidocaine
Drug class
Amide Local AnestheticAntiarrhythmic
Dosage forms
Aerosol, spray
Label holder
Perrigo Direct
FDA application
M017
Label updated
10/30/2025

Active ingredients

Lidocaine 0.5%

Purpose

External analgesic

Uses

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

Directions

Shake can well for adults and children 2 years and older, apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily for children under 2 years of age, ask a doctor to apply to face spray in palm of hand and gently apply

Warnings

For external use only. Flammable: Do not use while smoking or near heat or flame. Do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure. Do not store at temperature above 120ºF Do not use in large quantities, particularly over raw surfaces or blistered areas. When using this product do not get into eyes ask a doctor before using on children under 2 years of age Stop use and ask a doctor if condition gets worse symptoms last more than 7 days or clears up and occurs again in 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

Do not get into eyes ask a doctor before using on children under 2 years of age

Stop use and ask a doctor

Condition gets worse symptoms last more than 7 days or clears up and occurs again in a few days

Keep out of reach of children

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

Inactive ingredients

Aloe barbadensis gel, butane, carbomer, diazolidinyl urea, disodium cocoamphodipropionate, disodium EDTA, glycerine, methylparaben, propane, propylene glycol, propylparaben, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E acetate), triethanolamine, simethicone, water

Questions?

Call 1-888-423-0139

Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 2 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Aerosol, spray.64 g/127gtopical2

Manufacturers and labels

2 FDA labels

  • Perrigo DirectShown hereM017 · Label 10/30/2025 · NDC 50804-756Full label
  • Foodhold USAM017 · Label 10/27/2025 · NDC 41520-162Full label

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Lidocaine: common questions

What is Lidocaine used for?
for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with: sunburn minor burns minor cuts scrapes insect bites minor skin irritations
Is Lidocaine a prescription drug?
No. Lidocaine is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Are there other products with the same active ingredient as 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 Lidocaine?
2 manufacturers list Lidocaine with the FDA, including Perrigo Direct, Foodhold USA.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 10/30/2025 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice