Lidocaine Topical: What Is The Most Important Information I Should Know About Lidocaine Topical

Lidocaine Topical
What is the most important information I should know about lidocaine topical?
What is lidocaine topical?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using lidocaine topical?
How should I use lidocaine topical?
What happens if I miss a dose?
What happens if I overdose?
What should I avoid while using lidocaine topical?
What are the possible side effects of lidocaine topical?
What other drugs will affect lidocaine topical?
Where can I get more information?
What does my medication look like?

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What is the most important information I should know about lidocaine topical?

Pronunciation:	LYE doe cane
Brand:	Anestacon, Bactine, Ela-Max, Ela-Max 5, LidaMantle, Lidocaine Viscous, Lidoderm, Lidomar, LMX Plus, Medi-Quik Spray, Xylocaine Jelly, Xylocaine Topical, Xylocaine Viscous, Zilactin-L

An overdose of numbing medications can cause fatal side effects if too much of the medicine is absorbed through your skin and into your blood. This is more likely to occur when using a numbing medicine without the advice of a medical doctor (such as during a cosmetic procedure like laser hair removal). Overdose symptoms may include uneven heartbeats, seizure (convulsions), coma, slowed breathing, or respiratory failure (breathing stops).

Your body may absorb more of this medication if you use too much, if you apply it over large skin areas, or if you apply heat, bandages, or plastic wrap to treated skin areas. Skin that is cut or irritated may also absorb more topical medication than healthy skin.

Use the smallest amount of this medication needed to numb the skin or relieve pain. Do not use large amounts of lidocaine topical, or cover treated skin areas with a bandage or plastic wrap without medical advice. Be aware that many cosmetic procedures are performed without a medical doctor present.

Keep both used and unused lidocaine topical patches out of the reach of children or pets. The amount of lidocaine in the skin patches could be harmful to a child or pet who accidentally sucks on or swallows the patch. Seek emergency medical attention if this happens.

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Last updated:	June 13, 2007

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