Lidocaine, Menthol, Unspecified Form
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Cvs Health Lidocaine Pain Relief Plus Menthol
- Brand Names
- Cvs Health Lidocaine Pain Relief Plus Menthol
- Drug Class
- Amide Local Anesthetic [EPC], Antiarrhythmic [EPC]
- Route
- TRANSDERMAL
- Dosage Form
- PATCH
- Product Type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
What Is Lidocaine, Menthol, Unspecified Form Used For?
Use For the temporary relief of pain.
Dosage and Administration
Directions Adults/children 12 years and older clean and dry affected area remove backing from patch by firmly grasping both ends and gently pulling until backing separates in middle carefully remove smaller portion of backing from patch and apply exposed portion of patch to affected area once exposed portion of patch is positioned, carefully remove remaining backing completely to apply patch to affected area once applied, press firmly and rub on all sides and center of patch to help adhesive adhere to skin do not remove patch and reapply, this will result in the patch not sticking avoid strenuous exercise while wearing patch, this will result in patch not sticking do not use more than one patch in an 8 hour period. Children 12 years or younger: ask a doctor.
Warnings and Precautions
Warnings For external use only Do not use more than 1 patch on your body at a time or on cut, irritated or swollen skin on puncture wounds for more than one week without consulting a doctor When using this product use only as directed. Read and follow all directions and warnings on this carton. Do not use more than one patch in an 8 hour period. Maximum 3 patches per day. Rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin Do not allow contact with the eyes and mucous membranes Do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) to the area of use Do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics Dispose of used patch in manner that always keeps product away from children and pets. Used patches still contain the drug products that can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pet chews or ingests this patch NOTE: patches may not adhere as well to all individuals, skin types, or certain parts of the body. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens redness is present irritation develops symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days you experience signs of skin injury, such as pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied If pregnant or breast feeding ask a physician before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
About This Information
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