Quick answers
- What is Lidocaine and petrolatum used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Numstick (Unit Dose, Ltd.) lists these uses: Temporary relief of anorectal discomfort.
- Do I need a prescription for Lidocaine and petrolatum?
- 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 Lidocaine and petrolatum 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.
Numstick · Unit Dose, Ltd.
Lidocaine 5% · Petrolatum 60%, stick (topical)
Active ingredient
in each Gram Petrolatum (White) 60% Lidocaine 5.0% Skin Protectant External or Topical Analgesic
Purpose
Skin Protectant External or Topical Analgesic
Uses
Temporary relief of anorectal discomfort
Warnings
External Use Only. Keep out of eyes.. You may develop allergic reaction to ingredients. Do Not Use: More than directed or in the rectum with any mechanical device or applicator. STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR: if pain worsens, or bleeding or swelling occurs KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN and get medical help right away if swallowed.
Directions
Apply .5-1.0 gm. to desired clean dry area up to 4 times/day as needed.
Inactive ingredients
INGREDIENTS: Simmondisa Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed oil, Lanolin, Beeswax, Ozokerite wax, Candelilla wax, Paraffin, Ethoxydiglycol, Menthol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cholecalciferol, Retinyl Palmitate, Phytonadione
— FDA label of Numstick, Unit Dose, Ltd., effective October 18, 2023. See the official label on DailyMed →
Liprotek · Unit Dose, Ltd.
Lidocaine 0.6% · Petrolatum 61%, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
Petrolatum (white) 61% Lidocaine 0.6% PURPOSE Skin Protectant External or Topical Analgesic
Purpose
Skin Protectant External or Topical Analgesic
Uses
TEMPORARY RELIEF OF PAIN AND/OR ITCHING FROM FEVER BLISTERS AND COLD SORES
Warnings
Keep away from children.
Do not use
if allergic tp any of the ingredients. If condition worsens or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days then discontinue use of this product and cunsult a doctor.
Directions
Uses: TEMPORARY RELIEF OF PAIN and/or ITCHING FROM FEVER BLISTERS and COLD SORES
Inactive ingredients
INGREDIENTS: Simmondisa Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Lanolin, Beeswax, Ozokerite wax, Candelilla wax, Parafin, Aqua (Water), Polysorbate 60, 2-DG, Ethoxydiglycol, Menthol, Tocopheryl, Cholecalciferal, Retinyl Palmitate, Phytonadione
— FDA label of Liprotek, Unit Dose, Ltd., effective October 19, 2023. See the official label on DailyMed →
Numpot Topical Anesthetic · Unit Dose, Ltd.
Lidocaine 5% · Petrolatum 71%, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
Lidocaine 5% Petrolatum 71% PURPOSE Anesthetic Skin Protectant
Purpose
Anesthetic Skin Protectant
Uses
Temporarily relieves local discomfort, pain and Swelling, or burning associated with anorectal disorders.
Warnings
External use only. Keep out of eyes. Allergic reactions can occur. STOP USE & ASK A DOCTOR: If condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days If redness, irritation, pain, swelling or other symptoms develop or increase If bleeding occurs. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN: If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center ASAP.
Directions
Apply sparingly to affected area as often as needed up to 6 times daily. STORE IN COOL DARK AREA.
Inactive ingredients
Mineral Oil, Lanolin Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Paraffin, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E Acetate), Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe Vera) leaf juice, Cholecalciferol (Vit. D3), Phytonadione (Vit. K1)
Questions?
Call us at Toll Free (888)664-9990
— FDA label of Numpot Topical Anesthetic, Unit Dose, Ltd., effective October 19, 2023. 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.
Lidocaine 5% · Petrolatum 60% · stick (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Numstick | Unit Dose, Ltd. | DailyMed |
Lidocaine 0.6% · Petrolatum 61% · ointment (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Liprotek | Unit Dose, Ltd. | DailyMed |
Lidocaine 5% · Petrolatum 71% · ointment (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Numpot Topical Anesthetic | Unit Dose, Ltd. | 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.
- Unit Dose, Ltd.3 products
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
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.