Burn Relief Gel
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Burn Relief Gel
Minor burns from a hot pan or scalding water can feel painful and sore, which is why burn relief gel can be a handy addition to your first aid kit. Gels contain various ingredients that can help soothe the pain, prevent infection and numb the affected area.
What Is Burn Relief Gel?
Burn relief gel is a topical medicine that you can apply to minor burns to help soothe pain and support healing. It usually comes in a tube, and you can apply the gel to the affected area with your fingers. However, you can find gel burn pads that you apply over the burned area to help protect it. Gels often contain local anesthetics, such as lidocaine; antibiotics, such as bacitracin; and other soothing ingredients, such as aloe vera and manuka honey.
When Can You Use Burn Relief Gel?
It’s important to read the instructions on your burn relief gel to use it safely. Burn gel is designed for use on small, minor burns when they’re painful and uncomfortable. Some products, such as A+D First Aid Ointment, may help treat burns in children as well as adults. They can help offer temporary relief to sore burns on the skin but aren’t for internal use or for application to sensitive areas, such as the eyes or face. If you’re not sure, ask a doctor.
How Long Does Burn Relief Gel Take to Work?
Fast burn relief gel, such as Burn Jel Max Emergency Burn Care, claims to offer instant relief from burn pain. The speed with which burn gel works depends on the ingredients. Some first aid treatments, such as CVS Health Triple Antibiotic & Burn Relief, contain antibiotics to help prevent infection and an analgesic to help alleviate pain.
Is Burn Relief Gel the Same as Aloe Vera?
Aloe vera is known for its soothing properties, which may aid in relieving sunburn and scalds. It's an ingredient in some burn relief gel products, but not all. CVS Health Burn Relief Gel combines aloe vera with the local anesthetic lidocaine, providing temporary pain relief. Manuka honey burn relief, such as CVS Health Manuka Honey Wound Gel, can provide similar relief with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Does Burn Relief Gel Have Lidocaine?
Burn relief gel with lidocaine can help offer a numbing sensation in the affected area. As minor burns can feel uncomfortable, lidocaine is a common ingredient in burn relief gels to help minimize the pain and discomfort. Not all burn relief gels contain a local anesthetic, but those that do may contain up to 4% lidocaine, which is the maximum strength for over-the-counter burn relief.
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