L.M.X. Cream (lidocaine 5%) applied to intact skin provides dermal analgesia by a release of lidocaine from the cream into the epidermal and dermal layers of the skin, and by the accumulation of lidocaine in the vicinity of pain receptors and nerve endings. Each gram of L.M.X. Cream contains lidocaine 40 mg, lecithin, propylene glycol, benzyl alchohol, vitamin E acetate, cholesterol, carbomer 940, riethanolamine, polysorbate 80, purified water, works very quickly, no occulsion required, long duration, enhanced penetration, minimal irratation, LMX is the best.