Lidocaine Pain Relief Coupons & Prices

Looking for a lidocaine pain relief coupon? Rx.com helps you compare prices on topical lidocaine, a numbing local anesthetic sold over the counter in creams, gels, sprays, and patches (up to 4% strength) under brands like Aspercreme, Icy Hot Lidocaine, Salonpas Lidocaine, and store labels. Most OTC lidocaine is bought off the shelf without insurance, but some shoppers pay less when a pharmacist rings it up with a discount coupon or when a higher-strength version is prescribed. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you.

What is lidocaine pain relief and how does it work?

Lidocaine is an amide-type local anesthetic used on the skin as an external analgesic. It works by temporarily blocking nerve signals in the treated area, which numbs the spot and eases pain and itching. Over-the-counter topical lidocaine (usually up to 4%) comes as a cream, gel, spray, or patch and is sold under many names, including Aspercreme, Icy Hot Lidocaine, Salonpas Lidocaine, Absorbine Jr, Lidocare, Bengay Lidocaine, and Lidocare, plus store brands. Prescription-only branded relatives include the 5% Lidoderm patch and ZTLido.

How to save on lidocaine with an Rx.com coupon

Because topical lidocaine is available over the counter, many people simply buy it off the shelf. But prices vary a lot by store and strength, and an OTC item is sometimes cheaper when a pharmacist processes it with a discount coupon, or when your provider writes a prescription for a specific product. A free Rx.com coupon lets you compare what pharmacies near you charge so you can pick the lowest price. Enter your ZIP code above to see today's price and print or show the coupon at the counter.

Lidocaine vs. other topical pain relievers

Lidocaine numbs the area by blocking nerve signals, which sets it apart from other over-the-counter topical pain options that work in different ways. Comparing a few can help you and your provider choose:

• Diclofenac gel (sold as Voltaren) is a topical NSAID that reduces inflammation, often used for arthritis pain in the hands and knees.
• Capsaicin, from chili peppers, creates a warming sensation and is used for certain muscle and joint pain.
• Menthol produces a cooling feeling that distracts from minor aches.
• Plain lidocaine and lidocaine patches (including Aspercreme lidocaine lines) offer the same numbing action in different formats.

Safety and how to use it

Topical lidocaine is for external use only. Do not use it on large areas of the body, on broken or irritated skin, or with a heating pad, and do not bandage it tightly, because too much lidocaine can be absorbed and cause serious, potentially life-threatening effects such as irregular heartbeat, seizures, breathing problems, and methemoglobinemia (a blood-oxygen condition the FDA has warned about with local anesthetics). Keep it away from the eyes, and stop and seek care if your condition gets worse or lasts more than 7 days.