Lidocaine 4%
Purpose
Topical Anesthetic
Uses
Temporarily relieves minor pain associated with: arthritis, simple backache, bursitis, tendonitis, muscle strains, sprains & bruises.
Warning
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 label.
- do not allow contact with the eyes
- 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 or pets. Used patches still contain the drug product that can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pet chews or ingests this patch.
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 health professional before use.
Keep Out of Reach of Children and Pets
- If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults and children over 12 years:
- 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 to completely apply patch to affected area
- use 1 patch for up to 12 hours
children 12 years or younger: ask a doctor
Inactive Ingredients
aluminum silicate, butylated hydroxytoluene, silicon dioxide, mineral oil, rosin, polyisobutylene (1000 mw), styrene/isoprene/styrene block copolymer, titanium dioxide, .alpha.-tocopherol acetate