LMX 4% Topical Anesthetic Cream

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
BENZYL ALCOHOL	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
TRIETHANOLAMINE TROLAMINE	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
POLYSORBATE-80	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE VITAMIN E ACETATE	Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)	Data: Fair
LIDOCAINE (Active Ingredient)	Use restrictions	Data: Fair
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	Enhanced skin absorption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
HYDROGENATED LECITHIN	Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
CHOLESTEROL	Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
CARBOMER	None Identified	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Lidocaine (4% w/w)Inactive Ingredients: Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer 940, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polysorbate 80, Propylene Glycol, Trolamine, Vitamin E Acetate, Water

Directions from packaging:

Adults and children 2 years and older: Apply externally to the affected area up to 3 to 4 times a day. Children under 2 years of age: Consult a doctor. May be applied under occlusive dressing. Store at controlled room temperature 59°-86°F (15°-30°C) See package insert for additional information.

Warnings from packaging:

WarningsFor external use only. When using this product: do not use in or near the eyes do not use in large quantities, particularly over raw surfaces or blistered areas Stop use and ask a doctor if: allergic reaction occurs condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days symptoms clear up and return within a few days redness, irritation, swelling, pain or other symptoms being to increase Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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