This 5% Lidocaine cream works on ANY part of your body -- it is not just for hemorrhoids! My husband gets sharp pains and aches in his hands, arms, lower legs, and feet, mostly from aging. If he rubs in this cream right after the pain starts, it makes the pain stop in 10-12 minutes. If he lets the pain get too bad, it will dull it a bit but isn't effective at making it disappear completely without several applications. You should be aware that the ingredients in the 5.5 oz jar are DIFFERENT than the ingredients in the 6.0 oz jar. Unfortunately this webpage shows the same ingredients for both sizes and that's INCORRECT. The 5.5oz cream seems less greasy than the 6oz cream and rubs in a bit faster with less residual stickiness, so that's the size I order now. That said, both are 5% lidocaine and work equally well to alleviate general aches and pains. Both are quite thick but spread very well -- just a little goes a long way. While not quite unscented, neither is perfumed. (The only thing I can compare it to is a very mild white school glue sort of scent. But it's VERY mild -- you practically have to stick your nose into the jar to smell it.) For all practical purposes once it's on your skin it is unscented. BOTTOM LINE: It's great for localized pain relief ANYWHERE on your body. It works INSTANTLY to stop the itch of bug bites or minor burns, too! I buy the 5.5oz size at least once a month. It's the best topical product we've tried to relieve my husband's aging related aches and pains and seems to be a reasonable value for the price. Read more
I use this lidocaine cream as a topical numbing aid before certain medical procedures (diabetic related), and it works very well. It takes effect quickly, usually within a few minutes, and provides enough relief to make the process much more comfortable. The texture spreads easily, and a small amount goes a long way. The best parts are the strength, the fast acting formula, and the large tube size which makes it a good value. It’s also gentle on the skin and doesn’t cause irritation afterward. One small drawback is that it can feel slightly greasy if too much is applied, but it absorbs well after a few minutes. Overall this is a dependable and effective lidocaine cream that does exactly what it’s supposed to. I would recommend it for anyone who needs a strong, fast acting topical numbing option. Read more
Used for a tattoo, worked great. Glob of it, wrap it up for a hour, rinse and repeat. I was numb after the tattoo. Read more
I purchased this to use for a tattoo on the inside of my wrist and it didn't take away all of the feeling but definitely helped with the pain! It didn't have a strong smell and was easy to apply. I put it on and then wrapped it up with Saran wrap for an hour before my appointment. Definitely worth the money Read more
This cream is amazing!! No smell, non greasy, and strong pain reliever. Don’t be conservative when you put it on. Have a nice layer on, and it will be numb in about 30 minutes. Read more
Got a sternum/collarbone tattoo and I didn’t feel barely anything during it after applying this an hour before. Didn’t need any breaks it numbed me right up either that or I just have a really good pain tolerance. Never have used numbing for a tattoo tho just heard the placement of this one would hurt, it didn’t. Also super affordable for how great it works. It’s thin too so applies great. Not sticky either. Read more
What very comforting when getting a tattoo. Felt just like lotion. Wasn’t sticky or greasiness. Was very good quality Read more
I used this on a finger wound before removing a long and deeply imbeded splinter. This did numb the surface slightly but this is no substitute for an injectable anesthetic. Read more
