Lidocaine 3%

Lidocaine HCl 3% · Cream · Topical

Over the counter Amide Local Anesthetic Antiarrhythmic

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient Lidocaine HCl 3%

Purpose

Purpose Topical Analgesic

Uses

Uses For the temporarily relief of pain and itching associated with:
• minor burns
• sunburn
• minor cuts
• scrapes
• insect bites
• minor skin irritations
• rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.

Warnings

Warnings
• For External Use Only When using this product:
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Do not use in large quantities, particularly over raw surfaces or blistered areas. Stop use and ask a doctor if
• If condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use of this product and consult a licensed healthcare practitioner.
• Keep this and all other drugs out of the reach of children.

When using this product

When using this product:
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Do not use in large quantities, particularly over raw surfaces or blistered areas.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if
• If condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use of this product and consult a licensed healthcare practitioner.

Keep out of reach of children

• Keep this and all other drugs out of the reach of children.

Directions

Directions:
• Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
• Children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a licensed healthcare practitioner.

Other information

Other information
• Store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients: Aqua (Purified Water), Calcium Acetate, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Sodium Phosphate.

Label text from the FDA structured product label by PureTek Corporation (revised Aug 12, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Lidocaine 3% NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
59088-241Lidocaine Hydrochloride 30 mg/g
Cream
PureTek CorporationOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Lidocaine 3% used for?

Uses For the temporarily relief of pain and itching associated with: •minor burns •sunburn •minor cuts •scrapes •insect bites •minor skin irritations •rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.

Who makes Lidocaine 3%?

Lidocaine 3% is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including PureTek Corporation.