Salonpas lidocaine (3 pack) pain relieving maximum strength gel patch! - The Salonpas LIDOCAINE Pain Relieving Gel-Patch uses hydro-gel-based technology and maximum strength Lidocaine available without a prescription to provide numbing relief. The Salonpas LIDOCAINE Pain Relieving Gel-Patch provides temporary relief of pain associated with the back, neck, shoulders, knees, and elbows. Please note that Salonpas LIDOCAINE Pain Relieving Gel-Patch is not indicated for post-herpetic neuralgia. Directions: Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Clean and dry the affected area. Remove film from the patch and apply it to the skin (see package for illustration). Apply to the affected area, not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Remove patch from the skin after at most 8-hour application. Children under 12 years of age: Consult a doctor.