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CVS Maximum Strength LIDOCAINE PLUS Benzyl alcohol, Lidocaine hydrochloride 10 g/100g; 4 g/100g Spray — NDC 69842-0573-63 package photo

CVS Maximum Strength LIDOCAINE PLUS Benzyl alcohol, Lidocaine hydrochloride 10 g/100g; 4 g/100g Spray

by CVS Pharmacy Inc. · 1 TUBE in 1 BOX (69842-573-63) / 85 g in 1 TUBE
NDC 69842-0573-63
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 69842-573-63 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 69842-573-63
Product NDC 69842-573
11-digit billing NDC 69842057363
RxCUI 2369354
UNII LKG8494WBH, V13007Z41A
Application # 505G(a)(3)
SPL Set ID e6aff579-affb-41bb-8e36-53ea484cb0c5
Established class (EPC) Pediculicide
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2020-05-15
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form SPRAY
Substance BENZYL ALCOHOL; LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 69842-573-63 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 69842-0573-63. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Pediculicide class.

Pharmacologic class Pediculicide
Drug family (ATC) Other ectoparasiticides, incl. scabicides
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerCVS Pharmacy Inc.
FDA application505G(a)(3) (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code69842
First marketedMay 2020
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio2 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

This is a topical spray marketed as an over-the-counter monograph product containing lidocaine hydrochloride and benzyl alcohol. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic typically used to numb skin and reduce minor pain and itching on contact. Benzyl alcohol is commonly used in topical products for its antimicrobial and antiparasitic properties. The combination is designed to be sprayed directly onto affected skin areas.

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 3K9958V90M
    A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
  • UNII OZ0E5Y15PZ
    A plant extract from arnica flowers, used as a flavoring agent or fragrance component in medicines. It may also provide mild soothing properties to certain topical formulations.
  • UNII P0M7O4Y7YD
    A plant extract from calendula flowers, traditionally used in formulations. It typically serves as a botanical ingredient that may provide color, fragrance, or skin-conditioning properties to topical products.
  • UNII FGL3685T2X
    Chamomile is a plant extract used in medications as a flavoring agent and for its mild soothing properties in formulations. It helps improve taste and aroma of the medicine.
  • UNII 9H4PO4Z4FT
    A sulfur-containing organic compound used as a solvent and penetration enhancer in medicines. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improve their absorption through skin or mucous membranes.
  • UNII VB06AV5US8
    Echinacea angustifolia is a plant extract used as a natural flavoring or coloring agent in some medicines. It may also help preserve the product's stability or serve as a filler ingredient.
  • UNII W2ZU1RY8B0
    A plant extract from green tea leaves. It's used as an antioxidant ingredient to help preserve the medicine and maintain its stability during storage.
  • UNII 1Q953B4O4F
    Ilex paraguariensis leaf, commonly known as yerba mate, is a plant extract used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to add botanical content. It may also contribute mild preservative properties to the formulation.
  • UNII 0RE8K4LNJS
    Isopropyl myristate is an oily liquid made from coconut or palm oil. It's used in medicines as an emollient and penetration enhancer to help the medicine absorb through skin or improve spreadability in topical products.
  • UNII O84B5194RL
    A plant extract from juniper berries used as a flavoring agent to improve the taste of medicines. It may also contribute mild antimicrobial properties to support product stability.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

11 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesalcohol denatured, arnica montana flower extract, calendula officinalis flower extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, dimethyl sulfone (msm), Echinacea angustifolia extract, ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, isopropyl myristate, juniperus communis fruit extract, purified water 

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Thermacare Max Strength Lidocaine 4 g/100mL; 10 g/100mL 69693-0004-03 Clarion 1 ml — — FDA listed —
CVS Maximum Strength LIDOCAINE PLUS 10 g/100g; 4 g/100gthis 69842-0573-63 CVS 1 tube — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2020
On the market since
May 2020
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
6 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
69842-0573-63 You're viewing this 1 TUBE in 1 BOX (69842-573-63) / 85 g in 1 TUBE 2020-05-15 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 69842-573-63, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 69842-0573-63, written without dashes as 69842057363. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 69842-0573-63, the first segment (69842) is the labeler code FDA assigned to CVS Pharmacy Inc.; the middle segment (0573) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (63) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by CVS Pharmacy Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
CVS Pharmacy Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 6 words ▾

Uses For temporary relief of pain

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 31 words ▾

Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: spray to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 198 words ▾

Warnings For external use only Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame -Do not use near heat or flame or while smoking. -avoid long term storage above 40 degree Celcius. -do not puncture or incinerate. COntents under pressure -do not store at temperatures above 49 degree Celcius Do not use on large areas of the body or cut or wounds or damaged skin on puncture wounds for more than one week without consulting a doctor When using this product use only as directed avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or rashes avoid spraying on face avoid inhalation of spray do not bandage or apply local heat such as heating pads or a medicated patch to area of use do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics Stop use and ask a doctor if skin reactions occur, such as rash, itching, redness, irritaion, pain, swelling and blistering conditions worsen symptoms persist for more than 7 days symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days 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.

📦 Storage and Handling 18 words ▾

Other information Avoid storing product in direct sunlight Protect product from excessive moisture Store with lid closed tighly

🧪 Active Ingredient 8 words ▾

Active ingredients Benzyl alcohol 10% Lidocaine HCl 4%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 40 words ▾

Inactive ingredients alcohol denatured, arnica montana flower extract, calendula officinalis flower extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract , dimethyl sulfone (msm), Echinacea angustifolia extract, ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, isopropyl myristate, juniperus communis fruit extract, purified water

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Topical anesthetic

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 69842-0572-08 · CVS 69842-0575-15 · CVS →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.