Topical Pain Relief & Local Anesthetics

Medicated products applied to the skin for pain, including gels, creams and sprays, alongside topical local anaesthetic preparations.

Before you buy

Topical products are applied to intact skin only and are kept away from the eyes, mouth and broken skin. Absorption through the skin still carries the cautions of the active ingredient, so the same limits apply as for oral forms of the same molecule. Some products in this section require a prescription, and the product page states where that applies. Check the age suitability before use on a child.

Related categories

Non-medicated balms and oils are listed under Pain & Cold Relief, and heat therapy products under Health Devices.