Zytherial Lidocaine 4% Pain Relief Patch 4 g/1001 Patch, 1 patch
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Antiarrhythmic class.
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🩺 Clinical
Prescription lidocaine transdermal (Dermalid, Lidoderm, Ztildo) is used to relieve the pain of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN; burning, stabbing pains, or aches that may last for months or years after a shingles infection). Nonprescription (over-the-counter) lidocaine (Absorbine Jr, Aspercreme, Lidocare, Salonpas, others) is also available to relieve minor pain in shoulders, arms, neck and legs in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Lidocaine is in a class of medications called local anesthetics. It works by stopping nerves from sending pain signals.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- It's best to avoid using two lidocaine products at the same time unless your doctor says it's okay. When you use multiple products containing a local anesthetic, the total amount a...
- Can I use a lidocaine patch and a lidocaine cream at the same time?
- No — please don't do this. Heat significantly increases how much lidocaine is absorbed through your skin, which can push drug levels in your blood higher than they should be. Stick...
- Can I put a heating pad on the area where I applied a lidocaine patch?
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A mineral compound containing aluminum that acts as an antacid and buffering agent. It helps neutralize stomach acid and is used as a pH buffer to stabilize the medicine's formulation.
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Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
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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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Kaolin is a naturally occurring clay mineral. It's used in tablets and capsules as a filler and absorbent to add bulk, improve texture, and help bind ingredients together.
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Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
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Polyacrylic acid is a synthetic polymer used as a binder and thickening agent in medicines. It helps hold tablet ingredients together and can increase the viscosity of liquid or semi-solid formulations.
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Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in medications and improves how the product disperses in the body.
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Povidone is a synthetic polymer made from a plastic-like material. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
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A synthetic polymer that absorbs and holds moisture. Used in tablets and capsules as a super-disintegrant to help the medicine break apart quickly when swallowed, allowing faster drug release.
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Tartaric acid is a natural organic acid found in grapes and tamarinds. In medicines, it works as a buffer to control acidity, an antioxidant to prevent spoilage, and sometimes a flavoring or binding agent.
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Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
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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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| Price system | Per each | Per package |
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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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| Zytherial Lidocaine 4% Pain Relief Patch 4 g/1001this 87786-0024-01 | Wenzhou | 1 patch | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 87786-0024-01 You're viewing this | 1 PATCH in 1 BOX (87786-024-01) | 2026-07-18 | Active |
| 87786-0024-02 | 5 PATCH in 1 BOX (87786-024-02) | 2026-07-18 | Active |
| 87786-0024-03 | 32 PATCH in 1 BOX (87786-024-03) | 2026-07-18 | Active |
| 87786-0024-04 | 40 PATCH in 1 BOX (87786-024-04) | 2026-07-18 | Active |
You're viewing the smallest of 4 pack sizes for this product.
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use Temporarily relieves minor pain associated with arthritis, simple backache, muscle strains, sprains, and bruises.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Adults and children 12 years and over: ·Clean and dry affected area ·Remove protective film ·Apply to affected area ·Remove after at most 12 hours ·Remove patch after use Children under 12 years: ·Consult a healthcare professional before use.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information • Store at room temperature • Protect from excessive heat and moisture • Reseal pouch after opening
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredient Lidocaine 4.0%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Dihydroxyaluminum Aminoacetate, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Kaolin, Methylparaben, Polysorbate 80, Polyacrylic Acid, Povidone, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tartaric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Water
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Topical Analgesic