Lidocaine, Menthol

Common brands: Pain Relief, Medline, Lmx4, Lmx5, Walgreens Sunburn Relief

Top reporter: Chattem, Inc.

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48,069
Total Reports
22,003
Serious Reports
4,861
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (10.11%)

Patient Demographics

Male
15,976
Female
27,520

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Lidocaine, Menthol.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 3,697
6.8%
2 PAIN 3,163
5.8%
3 FATIGUE 2,969
5.5%
4 NAUSEA 2,944
5.4%
5 HEADACHE 2,743
5.1%
6 OFF LABEL USE 2,511
4.6%
7 DYSPNOEA 2,103
3.9%
8 PNEUMONIA 1,947
3.6%
9 SINUSITIS 1,918
3.5%
10 DIARRHOEA 1,905
3.5%
11 VOMITING 1,790
3.3%
12 DIZZINESS 1,671
3.1%
13 PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE 1,662
3.1%
14 FALL 1,659
3.1%
15 DEATH 1,658
3.1%
16 PYREXIA 1,593
2.9%
17 HYPOTENSION 1,570
2.9%
18 URINARY TRACT INFECTION 1,466
2.7%
19 ANXIETY 1,435
2.7%
20 COVID-19 1,358
2.5%
21 RASH 1,343
2.5%
22 MALAISE 1,334
2.5%
23 ARTHRALGIA 1,332
2.5%
24 BACK PAIN 1,320
2.4%
25 COUGH 1,274
2.4%
26 ASTHENIA 1,196
2.2%
27 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 1,181
2.2%
28 RENAL FAILURE 1,171
2.2%
29 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 1,136
2.1%
30 WEIGHT DECREASED 1,100
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.