5% Lidocaine Numbing Cream: Uses, Side Effects, and Drug Interactions

# 5% Lidocaine Numbing Cream Overview 5% lidocaine numbing cream is a medicine that helps reduce pain and itching on your skin. It works by numbing the area where you apply it, making it easier to deal with minor skin problems like small cuts, bug bites, or other minor irritations. The active ingredient is lidocaine, which is a safe numbing medicine that doctors and dentists use all the time. You just rub a small amount of the cream directly on the area that hurts, and it starts working quickly to make the area feel better. It's important to use this cream safely. Don't use it on large areas of your body or leave it on for too long, and never swallow it or get it in your eyes. Make sure to wash your hands after using it, unless you're treating your hands. Keep this cream away from children and pets, since it can be dangerous if they swallow it or use too much. If you have questions about whether this cream is right for you, or if your skin problem doesn't get better after using it for a few days, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using it again.