Icy Hot® Lidocaine Cream: front and back of packaging and tube

ICY HOT^® LIDOCAINE CREAM

Maximum-strength pain relief.*

Numb the pain away with Icy Hot® Lidocaine Cream. Formulated with the maximum-strength lidocaine concentration available without a prescription* to deliver pain relief that works fast and lasts.

Use for targeted relief

Maximum-strength lidocaine*

Lasting pain relief

Fast-acting

Non-greasy

Use as directed.

*Among OTC topical analgesics

Sizes: 2.7 oz tube | 1.75 oz tube

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Product Information

Use for the temporary relief of pain.

Adults and children 12 years of age and older:

apply a thin layer to affected area every 6 to 8 hours, not more than 3 to 4 times daily
massage until thoroughly absorbed into skin
wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after each use

Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

For external use only

Do not use

in large quantities
on wounds or on irritated or damaged skin
with a heating pad

When using this product

use only as directed
do not bandage tightly
avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
do not expose the area to local heat or to direct sunlight
rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type
a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days
avoid applying into skin folds

Stop use and ask a doctor if

condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days
symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
redness is present or excessive skin irritation occurs
you experience severe burning pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied

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.

Ingredients

Lidocaine HCl 4%

Lidocaine is a topical anesthetic that helps ease minor pain. 4% is the maximum-strength concentration available over the counter.

Menthol 1%

Menthol is a topical analgesic that provides pain relief.

acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, alcohol denat. (15%), aloe barbadensis leaf juice, aminomethyl propanol, C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, caprylyl methicone, cetearyl alcohol, ceteth-20 phosphate, dicetyl phosphate, dimethicone, disodium EDTA, ethylhexylglycerin, glyceryl stearate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, methylparaben, polysorbate 60, steareth-21, water

Frequently Asked Questions

You may be able to use your HSA and FSA tax-preferred savings account to purchase certain OTC products like Icy Hot® Lidocaine Cream. The passage of the CARES Act by Congress includes provisions to restore OTC eligibility under tax-preferred HSA and FSA accounts. Your plan details may vary, so save your receipt and check with your benefits or health provider for eligibility.

Do not use Icy Hot® Lidocaine Cream with other Icy Hot® products or any other topical pain analgesics. Use all products only as directed.

Do not use a heating pad or ice pack while using Icy Hot® Lidocaine Cream.

Yes, please refer to the package for expiration dates. Do not use Icy Hot® Lidocaine Cream after the labeled expiration date. Use as directed.

Icy Hot® Lidocaine Cream does not contain aspirin or aspirin derivatives.

While the time it takes Icy Hot® Lidocaine Cream to start working varies by individual, most can feel relief in minutes.

For adults and children over 12 years of age, apply a thin layer of Icy Hot® Lidocaine Cream to affected area and massage until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily. Use as directed.

Icy Hot® Lidocaine Cream can be purchased without a prescription. Visit the Where to Buy page to find your closest retailer.

Women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant should check with their healthcare provider before using Icy Hot® Lidocaine Cream.

Icy Hot® Lidocaine Cream can be used to relieve minor pain before, during, and after physical activity. Please refer to the package for complete directions and use only as directed. If you experience acute or persistent pain, speak with your healthcare provider before engaging in physical activity.

Icy Hot® Lidocaine Cream comes in a tube.