Quick answers
- What is Benzyl alcohol and lidocaine used for?
- The Drug Facts label of CVS Health Lidocaine Plus Pain Relieving (Natural Essentials, Inc.) lists these uses: For the temporary relief of pain.
- Do I need a prescription for Benzyl alcohol and lidocaine?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Benzyl alcohol and lidocaine been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
CVS Health Lidocaine Plus Pain Relieving · Natural Essentials, Inc.
Benzyl alcohol 10% · Lidocaine hydrochloride 4%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Benzyl alcohol 10% Lidocaine HCl 4%
Purpose
Topical anesthetic Topical anesthetic
Uses
For the temporary relief of pain
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
on wounds or damaged skin in large quantities with a heating pad if you are allergic to any ingredients of this product
When using this product
use only as directed avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or rashes do not bandage tightly
Stop use and ask a doctor if
skin reactions occur, such as rash, itching, redness, irritation, 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
and pets. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: clean and dry affected area apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children 12 years or younger: ask a doctor
Other information
Avoid storing product in direct sunlight Protect product from excessive moisture Store with lid closed tightly
Inactive ingredients
Acrylates/C10-30 Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aloe Vera Gel 10 X, Aminomethyl Propanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-20 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Citric Acid, Deionized Water, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrlyate/Sodium, Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Polysorbate 60, Propylene Gylcol, SDA 40-B Alcohol, Steareth-21.
— FDA label of CVS Health Lidocaine Plus Pain Relieving, Natural Essentials, Inc., effective October 1, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Lidocaine Plus Pain Relieving · CVS Pharmacy
Benzyl alcohol 100 mg/mL · Lidocaine hydrochloride 40 mg/mL, liquid (topical)
Active ingredient
Benzyl alcohol 10% Lidocaine HCl 4%
Purpose
Topical anesthetic Topical anesthetic
Uses
For the temporary relief of pain
Warnings
For external use only.
- Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame
Do not use
on wounds or damaged skin in largge quantities with a heating pad if you are allergic to any ingredients of this product
When using this product
use only as directed avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or rashes do not bandage tightly
Stop use and ask a doctor if
skin reactions occur, such as rash, itching, redness, irritatin, pain, swelling and blistering conditions worsens 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 ot of reach of children and pets. If swallowed, get medical help or contactg a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: clean and dry affected area apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
Avoid storing product in direct sunlight Protect product from excessive moisture Store with lid closed tightly
Inactive ingredients
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citric Acid, SD Alcohol 40-B, Tromethamine, Water
— FDA label of Lidocaine Plus Pain Relieving, CVS Pharmacy, effective July 24, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Salonpas LIDOCAINE PLUS · Hisamitsu America, Inc.
Benzyl alcohol 10% · Lidocaine hydrochloride 4%, liquid (percutaneous, topical, transdermal)
Active ingredient
Benzyl alcohol 10% Lidocaine HCl 4%
Purpose
Topical anesthetic
Uses
For temporary relief of pain
Warnings
For external use only
- Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame
Do not use
on wounds or damaged skin in large quantities with a heating pad if you are allergic to any ingredients of this product
When using this product
use only as directed avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or rashes do not bandage tightly
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.
Directions
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: clean and dry affected area apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
Inactive ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice, aminomethyl propanol, carbomer, SD alcohol 40-B, water
Questions?
Toll free 1-800-826-8861 www.salonpas.us
— FDA label of Salonpas LIDOCAINE PLUS, Hisamitsu America, Inc., effective December 3, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Fast Freeze Lidocaine Roll-On · Natural Essentials, Inc.
Benzyl alcohol 10 mg/mL · Lidocaine hydrochloride 40 mg/mL, liquid (topical)
Active ingredient
Lidocaine HCl 4% Benzyl Alcohol 10%
Purpose
Topical Anesthetic Topical Anesthetic
Uses
Temporary relief of minor pain
Warnings
For external use only FLAMMABLE :Keep away from fire or flame DO NOT USE on wounds or damaged skin in large quantities with a heating pad if you are allergic to any ingredients of this product WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT use only as directed avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or rashes do not bandage tightly STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF skin reactions occur, such as rash, itching, redness, irritation, 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 AND PETS. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults and children 12 years of age and over clean and dry affected area apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children 12 years or younger ask a doctor
Other information
Avoid storing product in direct sunlight Protect product from excessive moisture Store with lid closed tightly
Inactive ingredients
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citric Acid, Deionized Water, SDA 40-B Alcohol, Tromethamine
— FDA label of Fast Freeze Lidocaine Roll-On, Natural Essentials, Inc., effective October 4, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
CVS Maximum Strength LIDOCAINE PLUS · CVS Pharmacy Inc.
Benzyl alcohol 10% · Lidocaine hydrochloride 4%, spray (topical)
Active ingredient
Benzyl alcohol 10% Lidocaine HCl 4%
Purpose
Topical anesthetic
Uses
For temporary relief of pain
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.
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
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
Questions?
Toll free 1-888-547-5492
— FDA label of CVS Maximum Strength LIDOCAINE PLUS, CVS Pharmacy Inc., effective November 26, 2023. See the official label on DailyMed →
Thermacare Heat Therapy Max Strength Lidocaine Pain Relief Rollon · Clarion Brands LLC
Benzyl alcohol 10% · Lidocaine hydrochloride 4%, liquid (topical)
Active ingredient
Benzyl alcohol 10% Lidocaine HCl 4%
Purpose
Topical anesthetic
Uses
for the temporary relief of pain
Warnings
For external use only Flammable keep away from heat and open flame
Do not use
in large quantities on wounds, damaged, broken, or irritated skin 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 avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes do not bandage tightly or apply local heat such as a heating pad or a medicated patch do not use with other topical analgesics
Stop use and ask a doctor if
rash or irritation develops symptoms worsen or persist for more than 7 days or 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. adults and children 2 years of age and older : apply to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years of age : consult a doctor before use Directions adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor before use.
Directions
Benzyl alcohol 10% Lidocaine HCl 4%
Inactive ingredients
1, 2 hexanediol alcohol aloe barbadensis leaf juice aminomethyl propanol bisabolol caprylyl glycol disodium EDTA hydroxyethylcellulose isopropyl alcohol maltodextrin polyacrylate crosspolyer-6 propylene glycol vanillyl butyl ether water zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract
Questions?
1-800-323-3383
— FDA label of Thermacare Heat Therapy Max Strength Lidocaine Pain Relief Rollon, Clarion Brands LLC, effective November 26, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Benzyl alcohol 10% · Lidocaine hydrochloride 4% · cream (topical) · 4 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Health Lidocaine Plus Pain Relieving | Natural Essentials, Inc. | DailyMed |
| HealthWise Lidocaine Plus Cream | Veridian Healthcare | DailyMed |
| Pain Relieving Cream Lidocaine | Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA LLC | DailyMed |
| Walgreens Lidocaine Plus Cream | Walgreens Company | DailyMed |
Benzyl alcohol 100 mg/mL · Lidocaine hydrochloride 40 mg/mL · liquid (topical) · 2 products
Benzyl alcohol 10% · Lidocaine hydrochloride 4% · liquid (percutaneous, topical, transdermal) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Salonpas LIDOCAINE PLUS | Hisamitsu America, Inc. | DailyMed |
Benzyl alcohol 10 mg/mL · Lidocaine hydrochloride 40 mg/mL · liquid (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Freeze Lidocaine Roll-On | Natural Essentials, Inc. | DailyMed |
Benzyl alcohol 10% · Lidocaine hydrochloride 4% · spray (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Maximum Strength LIDOCAINE PLUS | CVS Pharmacy Inc. | DailyMed |
Benzyl alcohol 10% · Lidocaine hydrochloride 4% · liquid (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Thermacare Heat Therapy Max Strength Lidocaine Pain Relief Rollon | Clarion Brands LLC | DailyMed |
Benzyl alcohol 10% · Lidocaine hydrochloride 4% · cream (percutaneous, topical, transdermal) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Salonpas LIDOCAINE PLUS | Hisamitsu America, Inc. | DailyMed |
Benzyl alcohol 10% · Lidocaine hydrochloride 4% · gel (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Thermacare Heat Therapy Max Strength Lidocaine Pain Relief Gel | Clarion Brands LLC | DailyMed |
Benzyl alcohol 10% · Lidocaine HCL 4% · cream (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Walgreens Unscented Pain Relieving | Walgreen Co. | DailyMed |
Benzyl alcohol 10% · Lidocaine HCL 4% · spray (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Thermacare Max Strength Lidocaine | Clarion Brands LLC | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Clarion Brands LLC3 products
- Natural Essentials, Inc.2 products
- Hisamitsu America, Inc.2 products
- Veridian Healthcare1 product
- Meijer Distribution, Inc1 product
- CVS Pharmacy1 product
- CVS Pharmacy Inc.1 product
- Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA LLC1 product
- Walgreens Company1 product
- Walgreen Co.1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Next steps
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Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.