CVS Lidocaine Pain Relief

Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Menthol · Cream · Topical

Over the counter Amide Local Anesthetic Antiarrhythmic

Active ingredient

Active ingredients Lidocaine HCl 4% Menthol 1%

Purpose

Purposes Topical anesthetic Topical analgesic

Uses

Uses temporarily relieves minor pain

Warnings

Warnings For external use only Flammable keep away from heat and open flame 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 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 of excessive skin irritation occurs you experience severe burning pain, swelling, or blistering when 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.

Do not use

Do not use in large quantities on wounds or on irritated or damaged skin with a heating pad

When using this product

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

Stop use and ask a doctor

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 of excessive skin irritation occurs you experience severe burning pain, swelling, or blistering when the product was applied

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions 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

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, aminomethyl propanol, caprylyl methicone, cetearyl alcohol, ceteth-20 phosphate, dicetyl phosphate, dimethicone, disodium EDTA, ethylhexylglycerin, glyceryl stearate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, methylparaben, polysilicone-11, polysorbate 60, propanediol, SD Alcohol 40-2, steareth-21, water.

Label text from the FDA structured product label by CVS Pharmacy (revised Mar 12, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

CVS Lidocaine Pain Relief NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
51316-795Menthol, Unspecified Form 10 mg/mL; Lidocaine Hydrochloride 40 mg/mL
Cream
CVS PharmacyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is CVS Lidocaine Pain Relief used for?

Uses temporarily relieves minor pain

Who makes CVS Lidocaine Pain Relief?

CVS Lidocaine Pain Relief is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including CVS Pharmacy.