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BumRushDaShow

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4. The ones being warned about

Reply to Marthe48 (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 26, 2024, 08:47 PM

Mar 26

have excessive amounts of lidocaine and are most likely not sold in supermarkets or pharmacies.

(and yes I have a couple formulations of Aspercreme, including one with lidocaine, in a drawer right next to me. )

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FDA warns popular pain-relief creams may pose dangerous health risks [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 26 OP

Better to take opiods. They'll have you feeling no pain. bucolic_frolic Mar 26 #1

I use pain relieving cream pretty often Marthe48 Mar 26 #2

The ones being warned about BumRushDaShow Mar 26 #4

Same here. I like the roll-on. Oopsie Daisy Mar 27 #10

Lidocaine/xylocaine is about the only thing that will touch nerve pain Warpy Mar 27 #6

Never heard of those brands LeftInTX Mar 26 #3

I wonder if this includes lidocaine patches. I have found them effective when needed. NBachers Mar 27 #5

FDA: "not use OTC pain relief products with more than 4% lidocaine on their skin" riversedge Mar 27 #7

This won't effect the ones you find in the drug store or supermarket. It won't effect prescription patches. LeftInTX Mar 27 #12

so, I can't take prescriptions ShepKat Mar 27 #8

"so, I can't take prescriptions" BumRushDaShow Mar 27 #9

I noticed one of the products has already been pulled. I didn't check the others on the list. LeftInTX Mar 27 #11

Part of the problem is Karma13612 Mar 27 #13

They are safe for usage by 6 of the SC justices. LiberalFighter Mar 27 #14