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The Solution

lidocaine hydrochloride, epinephrine hydrochloride · The Solution is an over-the-counter drug containing lidocaine hydrochloride, epinephrine hydrochloride, made by SCALP TECH INC.

Type
Over the counter
Drug class
Not classified
Route
Topical
Manufacturers
1

FOR THE TEMPORARY RELIEF OF LOCAL AND ANORECTAL ITCHING, DISCOMFORT, AND PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH ANORECTAL DISORDERS OR ANORECTAL INFLAMMATION.

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Active ingredients

LIDOCAINE HCL 5% EPINEPHRINE HCL .01%

Purpose

LOCAL ANESTHETICS VASOCONSTRICTOR

Uses

FOR THE TEMPORARY RELIEF OF LOCAL AND ANORECTAL ITCHING, DISCOMFORT, AND PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH ANORECTAL DISORDERS OR ANORECTAL INFLAMMATION.

Directions

CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA. SENSITIVITY AND POSSIBLE ALLERGY TESTS ADVISED PRIOR TO USE. SPRAY SPARINGLY TO AFFECTED AREA AFTER THOROUGHLY CLEANSING. WAIT UNTIL ANESTHETIC EFFECT OCCURS. YOU MAY REAPPLY TO CONTINUE NUMBING AFFECT. APPLY TO THE AFFECTED AREA UP TO 4 TIMES DAILY. CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE, CONSULT A DOCTOR.

Warnings

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. AVOID CONTACT WITH THE EYES.

Do not use

THIS PRODUCT IF: PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING, ASK A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL BEFOR EUSE. TAMPER EVIDENT "DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT" IF SAFETY SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING. YOU HAVE A HEART CONDITION, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, THYROID DISEASE, DIABETES, OR DIFFICULTY IN URINATION DUE TO ENLARGEMENT OF PROSTATE GLAND UNLESS DIRECTED BY A DOCTOR.

When using this product

DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DAILY USAGE. CERTAIN PERSONS CAN DEVELOP ALLERGIC REACTIONS TO INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT. DO NOT PUT THIS PRODUCT INTO THE RECTUM BY USING FINGERS OR ANY MEDICAL DEVICE OR APPLICATOR. IF SWALLOWED, CALL YOUR POISON CONTROL CENTER AT 1(800)222-1222. IF CONDITION WORSENS OR DOES NOT IMPROVE WITHIN 7 DAYS, CONSULT A DOCTOR.

Stop use and ask a doctor

THE SYMPTOM BEING TREATED DOES NOT SUBSIDE, OR REDNESS, IRRITATION, SWELLING, PAIN, OR OTHER SYMPTOMS DEVELOP OR INCREASE.

Keep out of reach of children

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Other information

STORE IN COOL DARK PLACE OR REFRIGERATE. KEEP AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR HEAT. DISCARD AFTER EXPIRATION DATE.

Inactive ingredients

ALLANTOIN, CAPRYLHYDOXAMIC ACID, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PROPANEDIOL, WATER

Questions?

CALL - 1 (403) 901-8244

Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Spray5 g/100mL / .01 g/100mLtopical1

Manufacturers and labels

1 FDA label

  • SCALP TECH INCShown hereM015 · Label 01/08/2025 · NDC 82617-101Full label

The Solution: common questions

What is The Solution used for?
FOR THE TEMPORARY RELIEF OF LOCAL AND ANORECTAL ITCHING, DISCOMFORT, AND PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH ANORECTAL DISORDERS OR ANORECTAL INFLAMMATION.
Is The Solution a prescription drug?
No. The Solution is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Are there other products with the same active ingredient as The Solution?
Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Gold Label B Numb, Numquick Analgesic, Numquick Topical Analgesic, Pro Numb.
Who makes The Solution?
SCALP TECH INC lists The Solution with the FDA.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 01/08/2025 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice

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