WELMATE | 5% Lidocaine | Numbing Cream Maximum Strength | Topical Anesthetic | Aches, Back Pain, Itching, Soreness, Burning, Tattoos, & Bruises | Unscented | Vegan | Child Resistant Packaging | 5.5 Oz

I used this for intramuscular injections in my Butt cheeks. Those needles are huge and this cream helped a lot. I would place a medium-ish layer on and cover with plastic wrap for about 15-20 minutes and then wash it off. This did not get rid of the pain, but it significantly decreased it. If the injection is normally a 5 this will take it to a 2. Depending on the area sometimes it worked better, sometimes a little less. But it definitely helped with that initial stab of the needle overall. Tip: after it’s washed off, scrape your nail over the spot that’s supposed to be numb so you can feel how dull it is, so you know exactly where to inject.

It worked great. I applied a thick layer on and wrapped in plastic wrap 1 hour before my sleeve tattoo appointment time. My tattoo session was three hours and I still had majority of my arm numb. I think the areas that weren’t numb anymore was because I didn’t apply enough product. I was able to get my sleeve completed with no problem. He tattooed my elbow, near my arm pit and the wrist with no pain issues. I will definitely recommend

2 years now I use this every day for Very annoying pain, from which I get little rest and it works beautifully! The numbing effect is strong and long-lasting, providing much-needed relief. It’s great for aches, back pain, itching, soreness. I also appreciate that it’s unscented and vegan. each jar lasts me almost six months, making it an excellent value. Highly recommend!

Works really well. Barely felt that tattoo at all. Used this in conjunction with a spray intermittently. To be honest, not sure if I even needed a spray because this worked well. Lasted a good amount of time. Definitely has good cooling effect, but may be intense for some one who may not prefer that. I got a half sleeve knee down, for context

I love this stuff. The high lidocaine percentage is higher than what you typically find in the pharmacy. The stuff takes a few minutes to absorb into the skin and does leave a bit of residue when dried, so be careful when the area you apply this to is going to be under clothing. Keep in mind that it does wear off after a few hours, so it isn't something that you apply once and you're good for the day.

It’s amazing. It works really well, eliminates pain. If you have pain that haven’t been able to relieve, try this. I highly highly recommend.

I wanted to try this cream on long-term nerve pain from shingles (postherpetic neuralgia). However, it didn’t help. In fact, the container itself is a pain. I thought I’d never get it open the first time. After I discarded the inside seal, it was a bit easier, but the jar is just too large to be able to press and turn the lid. It made my arthritic hands hurt. The cream may work for some pain, but not for shingles. Although this product contains 5% lidocaine, Aspercreme (with 4% lidocaine) is much better for postherpetic neuralgia, perhaps because of the secondary ingredients mixed with the products.

The product has the right viscosity, and you don't need but a dab go cover a substantial area. The foil seal under the lid had enough sticking to it to cover the body, so rather than waste it I drug it over the jar lip face down to put all but a thin layer back in the jar. As others described, this was very hard to open, brute force and nonslip gloves were no help! My difficulty was that the lid was already down, and being all the way down made it impossible. Pull the lid up so that there is about a 1/8 th inch gap between the lid and the base. Work with that a bit and you will see that it does turn back an forth. The point now is NOT to press it all the way down, you already found out how that goes. With it up move it down slightly, leaving a gap between the lid and the lower jar body. Now toy with it a bit until you find the up/down sweet spot where it does un-thread [counter-clockwise] and come off. Once you remove the foil, the opening will be easier. Don't try to put the foil back or fold it over. You will find that with the foil gone in goes on and off without a lot of effort. You do want to turn it clockwise threading it back on until you feel it seat (seal). The Lidocane can evaporate, and likely so can the creme it's suspended in, so you do want to close it.Wash your hands after applying, you don't want to rub your eye, or take a pill with that lotion transferring off your hand. Lidocane is toxic, don't get it in eyes or mouth, it's topical (external only, and avoid private parts). Don't apply too much wherever you use it or apply it to a large area. If you get any rash, wash it off. This is not for repeated use. If your issue persists call your doctor. IMPORTANT: I'm NOT a doctor I'm just another untrained user. so talk with your doctor if they didn't prescribe this with instructions. Call a poison control hot line if anything other than a localized numbness occurs where you applied it, or for any other symptom. The Mayo and Cleveland Clinics have helpful info, so does the FDA.