Pain Relief Lidocaine, Menthol 1 mg/100mg; 4 mg/100mg Cream, 1 tube
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Antiarrhythmic class.
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🩺 Clinical
This is a topical cream containing lidocaine hydrochloride and menthol, marketed as an over-the-counter monograph product. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic commonly used to numb minor pain and itching on the skin. Menthol is typically added for its cooling sensation, which may provide additional comfort during topical application. The cream is applied directly to the skin over the affected area.
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Thioctic acid, also called alpha-lipoic acid, is an antioxidant compound. In medicines, it may be used as a stabilizer to protect other active ingredients from breaking down.
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A synthetic polymer used as a thickener and gelling agent. In medicines, it helps create the proper texture and consistency of gels, creams, or solutions, and may help control how quickly the active ingredient is released.
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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.
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A synthetic liquid derived from benzoic acid and long-chain alcohols. It functions as a solvent and penetration enhancer in topical formulations, helping active ingredients dissolve and absorb into the skin.
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Allantoin is a naturally derived compound that helps soften and soothe skin. In medicines, it works as a skin-conditioning agent and may help support wound healing and reduce irritation in topical formulations.
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Aluminum dicetyl phosphate is a synthetic compound used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in medicines. It helps keep oil and water components mixed together and prevents separation in liquid or semi-solid formulations.
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Butylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or plants that acts as a humectant, solvent, and preservative booster in medicines. It helps keep formulations stable, dissolve active ingredients, and maintain moisture in topical products.
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A refined mineral oil derived from crude petroleum containing 13 to 14 carbon chains. It acts as a solvent, emollient, and carrier in topical formulations to help dissolve active ingredients and improve product texture and spreadability.
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A blend of plant-derived fatty acids that helps dissolve and deliver active ingredients. It acts as a solvent and absorption enhancer in soft gelatin capsules and liquid formulations.
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Caprylyl glycol is a clear liquid derived from coconut oil. In medicines, it acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a preservative booster to prevent microbial growth, and a solvent to help dissolve or mix other ingredients.
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Ceteth-10 phosphate is a synthetic ingredient made by combining a fatty alcohol with phosphate groups. It works as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water in liquid formulations.
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A waxy substance derived from plant oils, used as an emulsifier and solubilizer to help mix oil and water ingredients together and keep them blended throughout the product's shelf life.
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Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
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Dimethicone is a silicone-based lubricant and anti-foaming agent. It reduces friction between particles and prevents foam formation in liquid or semi-solid medicines, helping with smooth mixing and texture.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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A synthetic antimicrobial chemical used as a preservative in topical and cosmetic formulations. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth in products to maintain stability and safety during storage and use.
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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.
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A synthetic surfactant derived from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide. It helps dissolve and mix oily and watery ingredients in liquid formulations, and may improve how the medicine spreads or is absorbed.
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A natural fatty substance from soybeans that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines to improve texture and help the product break down properly in your body.
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Mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from crude oil. It acts as a lubricant and emollient in medications, helping pills slide smoothly during manufacturing and aiding moisture retention in topical products.
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A waxy substance made from polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and serves as an emulsifier and solubilizer in liquid and semi-solid medicines.
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A waxy substance made from polyethylene glycol and stearic acid (a fatty component). It helps mix oil and water together in the formula and may soften the texture of tablets or creams.
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A synthetic compound made by combining polyethylene glycol with stearic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water-based ingredients together, and also serves as a thickener in creams and lotions.
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Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and cosmetic products, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
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Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer used as a thickening agent and binder in medications. It helps create the proper texture and hold ingredients together in the formulation.
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Polysorbate 85 is a man-made emulsifier and solubilizer derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps keep oils and water mixed together in liquid medicines and allows poorly soluble ingredients to dissolve evenly throughout the formulation.
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Steareth-2 is a synthetic emulsifier made from stearic acid and ethylene oxide. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in the formulation and may improve how the medicine spreads or dissolves.
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A synthetic compound made from stearic acid and polyethylene glycol. It acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer, helping mix oil and water-based ingredients and keeping them blended throughout the medicine's shelf life.
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A synthetic detergent derived from stearic acid, a fatty substance. It helps dissolve or distribute oil-based ingredients evenly throughout the medicine, acting as an emulsifier and solubilizer in tablets and capsules.
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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.
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Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees. In medicines, it works as a coating agent and thickener to control how fast the drug dissolves and improve the product's texture and appearance.
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| 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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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Walgreens Cool n Heat 1 g/100g; 4 g/100g 00363-3036-02 | Walgreens | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Triderma Pain Relief 4 g/100g; 1 g/100g 10738-0073-20 | Genuine | 1 jar | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Icy Hot with Lidocaine Pain Relieving .4 g/g; .1 g/g 41167-1710-00 | Chattem, | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Meijer Cold and Hot Pain Relieving Analgesic 40 mg/g; 10 mg/g 41250-0355-01 | Meijer | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Health Maximum Strength Lidocaine Pain Relief Cream Plus Menthol 40 mg/g; 10 mg/g 59779-0910-01 | CVS | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pain Relief 1 mg/100mg; 4 mg/100mgthis 72042-0001-01 | HUMN | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Workvie 1 g/100g; 4 g/100g 72393-0203-25 | Marketites | 71 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Insta Relief Dm 40 mg/mL; 10 mg/mL 72465-0600-00 | DM | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bakers Best Maximum Strength Pain Relief 40 mg/g; 10 mg/g 76102-0031-02 | Baker's | 56.7 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Zylotrol Pain Relieving 4 g/100g; 1 g/100g 76420-0560-04 | Asclemed | 102 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| SANTO REMEDIO Alivio Pain Relieving Lavender Scent 40 mg/mL; 10 mg/mL 81352-0519-00 | SANTO | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Zylotrol Pain Relieving 4 g/100g; 1 g/100g 81902-0230-01 | Whitestone | 102 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| BlueStop Max 40 mg/g; 10 mg/g 82714-0002-01 | Clavel | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rapid Pain-Relief Topical 40 mg/mL; 10 mg/mL 82798-0295-02 | NORDIC | 60 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| LidoSync 3.1 g/76.5g; .8 g/76.5g 82944-0200-01 | iON | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nervive Pain Relieving Cream 4 g/100g; 1 g/100g 84126-0318-03 | The | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dermatool Nerve Care 1 g/100g; 4 g/100g 84728-0359-05 | Papalo | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| 5Kind DMSO 4 Lidocaine HCl Pain Relieving 40 mg/mL; 10 mg/mL 85978-0929-00 | 5KIND | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 72042-0001-01 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (72042-001-01) / 70873.8 mg in 1 TUBE | 2018-05-19 | Active |
| 72042-0001-03 | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (72042-001-03) / 28349.5 mg in 1 TUBE | 2018-05-19 | Active |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses Temporary relief of: • pain • itching associated with: ▪ minor burns ▪ sunburn ▪ minor cuts ▪ scrapes ▪ insect bites ▪ minor skin irritations
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions • adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients Lidocaine Hydrochloride 4.0% (w/w) Menthol 1.0% (w/w)
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer, Allantoin, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Beeswax, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceteraryl Alcohol, Ceteth-20, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Denatured Alcohol, Dicetyl Phosphate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Isopropyl Myristate, Laureth-7, Lecithin, Mineral Oil, PEG-6 Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Polysorbate 85, Purified Water, Steareth-2, Steareth-20, Steareth-21.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Anesthetic Analgesic, anesthetic, and antipruritic
💬 Information for Patients ▾
Other information • do not use if seal is broken • store at 60-85° F