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Aspercreme
Aspercreme Max Strength Lidocaine Pain Relief Patch (5 Count) for Back Pain, Odor Free Pain Patches
The U.S. category leader in a fragrance-free fabric patch.
- Active: Lidocaine 4% (maximum OTC strength)
- Up to 12 hours of wear per patch
- 5 patches per box; fragrance-free fabric backing
- Manufacturer claims #1 topical lidocaine brand in the U.S. among OTC topical analgesics
Aspercreme's lidocaine 4% patch sits atop category bestseller lists. The manufacturer claims it is the #1 topical lidocaine brand in the U.S. among OTC topical analgesics. The flexible fabric backing is fragrance-free and moves with your body, and the label permits wear for up to 12 hours. Five patches per box. Apply to clean, dry, unbroken skin and keep away from the eyes. Patch size is not specified on the listing.
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CARELAND
CARELAND Lidocaine Gel Patch, 18 Count Maximum Strength Pain Patches for Muscle Relief in Neck Knee Back and Shoulders
CARELAND 18-count unscented gel patch at 3.9" x 5.5".
- Active: Lidocaine 4% (maximum OTC strength)
- Gel-patch format; 3.9" x 5.5"
- 18 patches per box; unscented
- Up to 8 hours of wear per patch
CARELAND's 18-count gel-patch box uses a hydrogel construction at 3.9" x 5.5", unscented. Wear time is up to 8 hours per the label. Lidocaine 4%, maximum OTC strength. The 18-count sits between smaller trial-size boxes and the larger 36-count bulk pack in the CARELAND range. If you want to try CARELAND's gel-patch format in a mid-size supply, this is the middle option. Label covers temporary relief of pain.
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WELMATE
WELMATE 4% Lidocaine Numbing Patch — Maximum Strength, Temporary Relief of Pain, Unscented, 30 ct
WELMATE 30-count unscented patch — individually wrapped, trimmable.
- Active: Lidocaine 4% (maximum OTC strength)
- Individually wrapped; can be cut to size
- 30 patches per box; unscented
- Up to 8 hours of wear per patch
WELMATE's 30-count box offers individually wrapped patches that can be cut to fit the target area if needed. The formulation is unscented. Wear time is up to 8 hours per the label. Lidocaine 4%, maximum OTC strength. Patch size is not confirmed on this listing. The individually wrapped format keeps each patch protected until use, which can matter for patches stored in a bag or travel kit. Label covers temporary relief of pain.
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Aspercreme
Aspercreme Lidocaine Pain Relief Patch XL for Back, Neck & Shoulder Pain, Max-Strength 4% Lidocaine, 3 Ct.
Aspercreme's XL patch — over 70% larger than the original.
- Active: Lidocaine 4% (maximum OTC strength)
- XL format — manufacturer states over 70% larger than original
- Up to 12 hours of wear per patch
- 3 patches per box; fragrance-free flexible fabric
The Aspercreme XL patch is designed for areas where a standard patch falls short. The manufacturer states it is over 70% larger than the original Aspercreme patch, making it a consideration for wider coverage across the neck, shoulder, or lower back. Same lidocaine 4% formula, same flexible fragrance-free fabric, and the label permits up to 12 hours of wear. Three patches per box. Exact patch dimensions are not listed.
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Icy Hot
Icy Hot Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches, Max Strength Lidocaine 4% and Menthol 1%, 5 ct.
Icy Hot's dual-action lidocaine plus menthol cooling patch.
- Actives: Lidocaine 4% + Menthol 1%
- Combines topical anesthetic with cooling sensation
- Up to 8 hours of wear per patch
- 5 patches per box; flexible fabric
Icy Hot's lidocaine patch adds menthol 1% to the lidocaine 4% formula, producing both a topical anesthetic effect and a cooling sensation. If you prefer a patch that combines numbing with the menthol experience familiar from other Icy Hot products, this is the Icy Hot entry point. Flexible fabric, wear time up to 8 hours per the label. Five patches per box. Patch size is not specified on the listing. The label covers temporary relief of minor pain.
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Aspercreme
Aspercreme Lidocaine Maximum Strength Patch Odorless, 5 Little Patches (2 Pack)
Aspercreme's odorless "Little Patch" in a two-pack bundle.
- Active: Lidocaine 4% (maximum OTC strength)
- 10 patches total (2 packs of 5); odorless and fragrance-free
- Up to 12 hours of wear per patch
- Flexible adhesive fabric backing
This listing packages five Aspercreme patches across two packs — ten patches total. The brand describes these as "Little Patches" and highlights the odorless, fragrance-free formulation, which may appeal if scent sensitivity is a concern. The flexible adhesive fabric conforms to the body, and the label permits up to 12 hours of wear per patch. Lidocaine 4%, maximum OTC strength. Apply to clean, dry, unbroken skin. Patch dimensions are not specified on the listing.
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