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Lidocaine Patches for Knee, Hip & Leg

Patches sized or marketed for knee, hip, and broader leg areas.

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Lidocaine Patches for Knee, Hip & Leg

Patches sized or marketed for use on the knee, hip, or broader leg area. Some are explicitly anatomically targeted; others are large-coverage patches commonly placed on the lower body. All are labeled OTC 4% lidocaine.

CARELAND — CARELAND Lidocaine Gel Patch, 18 Count Maximum Strength Pain Patches for Muscle Relief in Neck Knee Back and Shoulders

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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".

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  • 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.

Label says: “For temporary relief of pain.”

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CARELAND — CARELAND 4% Lidocaine Patches 36 Count Pain Relief Patches Maximum Strength, for Neck Knee Joint Pain Nerve Shoulder Pain Relief

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CARELAND

CARELAND 4% Lidocaine Patches 36 Count Pain Relief Patches Maximum Strength, for Neck Knee Joint Pain Nerve Shoulder Pain Relief

CARELAND 36-count individually packaged bulk gel patch.

1k+ reviews on Amazon

  • Active: Lidocaine 4% (maximum OTC strength)
  • Patch size: 3.9" x 5.5"; individually packaged
  • 36 patches per box; unscented
  • Up to 8 hours of wear per patch

CARELAND's 36-count box is the brand's bulk option in this catalog. Individually packaged patches at 3.9" x 5.5", unscented. Wear time is up to 8 hours per the label. Lidocaine 4%, maximum OTC strength. At 36 patches, the per-patch cost should be lower than the 6- or 18-count boxes. Label covers temporary relief of pain. Apply to clean, dry, unbroken skin and do not use on broken skin or near the eyes.

Label says: “For temporary relief of pain.”

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KONGDY — KONGDY 4% Lidocaine Patches, 30 Count Lidocaine Gel Relieving Patches Max Strength Pain Relief for Back, Knee, Neck, Shoulder, Joints and Muscles

KONGDY

KONGDY 4% Lidocaine Patches, 30 Count Lidocaine Gel Relieving Patches Max Strength Pain Relief for Back, Knee, Neck, Shoulder, Joints and Muscles

KONGDY 30-count vacuum-packed gel patch at 3.94" x 5.5".

1k+ reviews on Amazon

  • Active: Lidocaine 4% (maximum OTC strength)
  • Gel-patch format; 3.94" x 5.5"; individually vacuum packed
  • 30 patches per box
  • Up to 8 hours of wear per patch

KONGDY's 30-count gel-patch box uses individual vacuum packaging for each patch, which differs from the individually wrapped (but not vacuum-sealed) format of many competitors. The vacuum seal may help preserve moisture in the gel construction. Patch size is 3.94" x 5.5". Wear time is up to 8 hours per the label. Lidocaine 4%, maximum OTC strength. Thirty patches per box. Label covers temporary relief of pain. Apply to clean, dry, unbroken skin.

Label says: “For temporary relief of pain.”

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CARELAND — CARELAND 4% Lidocaine Knee Patches Plus 1% Menthol, 20 Pcs Waterproof Maximum Strength Back Pain Relief Products Patches with Border, for Knee Shoulder Pain Relief

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CARELAND

CARELAND 4% Lidocaine Knee Patches Plus 1% Menthol, 20 Pcs Waterproof Maximum Strength Back Pain Relief Products Patches with Border, for Knee Shoulder Pain Relief

CARELAND knee patch with dual-active formula and adhesive border.

1k+ reviews on Amazon

  • Actives: Lidocaine 4% + Menthol 1% (maximum OTC strength)
  • Patch size: 3.74" x 6.7" with waterproof adhesive border
  • 20 individually wrapped patches per box
  • Up to 8 hours of wear per the label

This CARELAND patch adds menthol 1% to the lidocaine 4% formula, delivering a cooling sensation alongside the topical anesthetic. The 3.74" x 6.7" size is shaped with the knee in mind, and the adhesive border is waterproof — the manufacturer states it remains secure during bathing or swimming. Twenty individually wrapped patches per box. Wear time is up to 8 hours per the label. If you want a CARELAND patch with both actives and a stay-put border, this is the one to compare.

Label says: “For temporary relief of pain.”

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PainBloc24 — PainBloc24 Flexi-Stretch Adhesive Pain Patch — Topical Patches with Lidocaine 4% — Maximum Strength Relief for Back, Knee, Muscles — 10 Strips (1-Pack)

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PainBloc24

PainBloc24 Flexi-Stretch Adhesive Pain Patch — Topical Patches with Lidocaine 4% — Maximum Strength Relief for Back, Knee, Muscles — 10 Strips (1-Pack)

PainBloc24 Flexi-Stretch — 4-way stretch tape format, made in the USA.

1k+ reviews on Amazon

  • Active: Lidocaine 4% (maximum OTC strength); made in the USA
  • 4-way stretch tape format — not a traditional gel patch
  • Can be cut to fit smaller areas; dry breathable adhesive
  • 10 strips per pack; up to 12 hours of wear per the label

PainBloc24's Flexi-Stretch is a tape format rather than a traditional gel or fabric patch — a 4-way stretch adhesive strip designed to move with the body. The dry adhesive is lightweight and breathable. The manufacturer states the strips can be cut for smaller target areas such as wrists, elbows, or the neck. Ten strips per pack. Wear time is up to 12 hours per the label. No patch dimensions are listed. Lidocaine 4%, maximum OTC strength. Made in the USA.

Label says: “For temporary relief of pain.”

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Salonpas — Salonpas LIDOCAINE (5 Pack Bundle) Pain Relieving Maximum Strength Gel Patch

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Salonpas

Salonpas LIDOCAINE (5 Pack Bundle) Pain Relieving Maximum Strength Gel Patch

Salonpas hydrogel gel-patch in a five-box bundle — 30 patches total.

1k+ reviews on Amazon

  • Active: Lidocaine 4% (maximum OTC strength)
  • Hydrogel-based patch; 3.94" x 5.50"; unscented
  • 30 patches total (5 boxes of 6)
  • Up to 8 hours of wear per the label

This listing bundles five boxes of the Salonpas Lidocaine Gel-Patch — 30 patches total. The hydrogel construction and 3.94" x 5.50" patch size are the same as the single-box and two-box Salonpas offerings in this catalog. The label specifically names sore backs, necks, shoulders, knees, and elbows. Wear time is up to 8 hours per the label. Unscented. Lidocaine 4%, maximum OTC strength. The five-box bundle is the largest-count Salonpas gel-patch option here.

Label says: “For temporary relief of pain associated with sore back, neck, shoulders, knees and elbows.”

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Salonpas — Salonpas lidocaine (3 Pack) Pain Relieving Maximum Strength Gel Patch

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Salonpas

Salonpas lidocaine (3 Pack) Pain Relieving Maximum Strength Gel Patch

Salonpas hydrogel gel-patch in a three-pack — six patches per box.

1k+ reviews on Amazon

  • Active: Lidocaine 4% (maximum OTC strength)
  • Hydrogel-based patch; 3.94" x 5.50"; unscented
  • 3-pack of 6 patches each
  • Up to 8 hours of wear per the label

This Salonpas listing bundles three boxes of six gel-patches each. The patch size is 3.94" x 5.50", hydrogel-based, unscented, and the label covers sore backs, necks, shoulders, knees, and elbows. Wear time is up to 8 hours per the label. Lidocaine 4%, maximum OTC strength. Note: the per-box patch count of six is consistent with the standard Salonpas gel-patch unit, though it is not confirmed directly from a product-page listing for this bundle ASIN.

Label says: “For temporary relief of pain associated with sore back, neck, shoulders, knees and elbows.”

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CARELAND — CARELAND 4% Lidocaine Patches Plus 1% Menthol 30 Pack Pain Relief Patches Maximum Strength lidocaine, Back Pain Relief Products, for Neck Knee Joint Pain Nerve Shoulder Pain Relief

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CARELAND

CARELAND 4% Lidocaine Patches Plus 1% Menthol 30 Pack Pain Relief Patches Maximum Strength lidocaine, Back Pain Relief Products, for Neck Knee Joint Pain Nerve Shoulder Pain Relief

CARELAND 30-count dual-active patch — lidocaine 4% plus menthol 1%.

1k+ reviews on Amazon

  • Actives: Lidocaine 4% + Menthol 1% (maximum OTC strength)
  • Patch size: 3.9" x 5.5"; individually wrapped
  • 30 patches per box
  • Up to 8 hours of wear per the label

CARELAND's 30-count box uses lidocaine 4% plus menthol 1% — the dual-active combination that adds a cooling sensation to the topical anesthetic effect. Patch size is 3.9" x 5.5", individually wrapped. Wear time is up to 8 hours per the label. At 30 patches, this is the highest single-box count in the CARELAND dual-active line featured here. The listing title references neck, knee, joint, nerve, and shoulder areas. Lidocaine 4%, maximum OTC strength.

Label says: “For temporary relief of pain.”

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CARELAND — CARELAND 4% Lidocaine Patches 18 Pcs Waterproof Maximum Strength Back Pain Relief Products Patches with Strong Adhesive Border, for Neck Knee Nerve Shoulder Pain Relief Muscle Relaxer, Super Sticky

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CARELAND

CARELAND 4% Lidocaine Patches 18 Pcs Waterproof Maximum Strength Back Pain Relief Products Patches with Strong Adhesive Border, for Neck Knee Nerve Shoulder Pain Relief Muscle Relaxer, Super Sticky

CARELAND 18-count oversized waterproof patch — 5.1" x 6.7", no menthol.

1k+ reviews on Amazon

  • Active: Lidocaine 4% only (no menthol); maximum OTC strength
  • Larger patch size: 5.1" x 6.7" with waterproof adhesive border
  • 18 individually wrapped patches per box
  • Wear time up to 6 hours per product description

This CARELAND patch is larger than most in the catalog at 5.1" x 6.7", and it uses lidocaine 4% alone — no menthol. The adhesive border is waterproof and marketed as "super sticky." Wear time is up to 6 hours per the product description. Eighteen individually wrapped patches per box. If you want a larger-format CARELAND patch without the cooling sensation of menthol, this is the only CARELAND listing here that combines that oversized footprint with lidocaine-only formula.

Label says: “For temporary relief of pain.”

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