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Lidocaine OTC

Lidocaine OTC Dosage

Connie Zheng, PharmDAshley Wong, PharmD
Reviewed by Connie Zheng, PharmD, Ashley Wong, PharmD
Last reviewed on May 15, 2023

The average cost for 1 carton of 30 patches of 4% of Lidocaine OTC is $21.28 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 56.84% off the average retail price of $49.31.

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

113g of 4%

1 tube

$61.45

$61.45

30g of 5%

1 tube

$14.77

$14.77

15g of 5%

1 tube

$13.20

$13.20

76.5g of 4%

1 tube

$12.83

$12.83

28g of 4%

1 tube

$15.24

$15.24

30g of 4%

1 tube

$26.12

$26.12

15g of 4%

1 tube

$5.81

$5.81

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

5 patches of 4%

6 cartons

$22.91

$3.82

30 patches of 4%

1 carton

$21.28

$21.28

15 patches of 4%

1 carton

$13.50

$13.50

6 patches of 4%

5 cartons

$24.70

$4.94

10 patches of 4%

3 cartons

$26.16

$8.72

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

127g of 0.5%

1 bottle

$12.56

$12.56

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

100g of 4%

1 tube

$10.80

$10.80

76.5g of 4%

1 tube

$11.39

$11.39

Typical dosage for Lidocaine OTC

Each product has specific instructions for use. To make sure you’re using Lidocaine OTC products correctly, refer to the product’s administration directions and talk to your provider or pharmacist.

Pain, itching, and burning from hemorrhoids and other irritations in the anal area:

  • The typical dose is to apply lidocaine cream to the affected area(s) up to 6 times a day.
  • If using prescription-strength gel (LiDORx), the typical dose is to apply one to four pumps of gel to the affected area(s) 3 to 4 times a day. Don't use more than 16 pumps in 24 hours.

Relief of joint and muscle pain:

  • The typical dose is to apply a thin layer of lidocaine ointment to the affected area(s) every 6 to 8 hours. Don't use more than 3 to 4 doses in 24 hours.
  • If using prescription-strength gel (LiDORx), the typical dose is to apply one to four pumps of gel to the affected area(s) 3 to 4 times a day. Don't use more than 16 pumps in 24 hours.

Sunburns, scrapes, insect bites, and minor cuts or skin irritations:

  • The typical dose is to apply lidocaine gel, lotion, cream, or spray to the affected area(s) 3 to 4 times a day
  • If using lidocaine foaming soap, the typical dose is to apply 2 to 3 pumps and rub into the skin. Leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse and air dry. Don't use this medication more than 3 times a day.

Tattoos, piercings, microblading, and other skin procedures

  • The typical dose is to apply 2 to 3 pumps of lidocaine foaming soap and rub into the skin. Leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing or wiping off. Use before, during, and after the procedure.

Medical procedures, vaccines and injections, nerve pain, pruritis, and pruritic eczema

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