Lidocaine

U.S. Brand Names

Anestacon®; Band-Aid® Hurt-Free™ Antiseptic Wash [OTC]; Burn Jel® [OTC]; Burn-O-Jel [OTC]; Burnamycin [OTC]; L-M-X™ 4 [OTC]; L-M-X™ 5 [OTC]; LidaMantle®; Lidoderm®; LTA® 360; Premjact® [OTC]; Solarcaine® Aloe Extra Burn Relief [OTC]; Topicaine® [OTC]; Unburn®; Xylocaine®; Xylocaine® MPF; Xylocaine® Viscous; Zilactin-L® [OTC]

Canadian Brand Names

Betacaine®; Lidodan™; Lidoderm®; Xylocaine®; Xylocard®; Zilactin®

Mexican Brand Names

Betacaine; Hipoden; Sensipharma; Sunicaine; Uvega; Xylocaina

Pharmacologic Category

Analgesic, Topical; Antiarrhythmic Agent, Class Ib; Local Anesthetic

Reasons not to take this medicine

• If you have an allergy to lidocaine or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• If you have a slow heartbeat without a working pacemaker.

• If you are taking thioridazine.

What is this medicine used for?

• This medicine is used to numb an area of the skin before a procedure.

• This medicine is used to prevent pain.

• This medicine is used to treat a fast heartbeat.

• This medicine is used to treat painful nerve diseases.

• This medicine is used to treat symptoms of hemorrhoids or rectal irritation.

• This medicine is used to relieve chronic pain conditions.

• This medicine is used to relieve pain from skin irritations.

• This medicine is used to relieve pain caused by shingles.

How does it work?

• Lidocaine decreases the excitement of the heart.

• It numbs the nerves in the area applied.

How is it best taken?

Skin:

• Do not take this medicine by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).

• Wash hands before and after use.

• Clean affected area before use. Make sure to dry well.

• Apply to clean, dry, healthy skin.

• Apply with cotton swab to hemorrhoids.

• Use rectal cream rectally.

Skin patch:

• Do not take this medicine by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).

• Wash hands before and after use.

• Clean affected area before use. Make sure to dry well.

• Apply to most painful areas of skin.

• Apply patch at a similar time of day.

• Apply to clean, dry, healthy skin.

• Remove patch immediately if a burning sensation occurs.

• Leave on for 12 hours.

Oral:

• Do not swallow medicine unless told to do so by healthcare provider.

• Swish it in mouth as long as possible or apply to affected area with cotton swabs.

Injection:

• Your healthcare provider will give this medicine.

• This medicine is given into a vein constantly for a period of time.

• This medicine is given as a shot into the skin.

What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)

• Use a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

• Do not use a double dose or extra doses.

• Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• May contain conducting metal. Remove patch before MRI.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• If you have liver disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have a weakened heart, talk with healthcare provider.

• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.

• Do not put coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) over the area unless told to do so by healthcare provider.

• Use caution on skin where a large area is involved or where there are open wounds.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

Skin:

• Skin irritation.

Oral:

• Mouth irritation.

Injection:

• Irritation where the shot is given.

• Feeling tired or weak.

• Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly over several minutes from sitting or lying position. Be careful climbing.

• Blurred vision.

• Numbness and tingling.

What should I monitor?

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Significant change in balance.

• Significant change in thinking clearly and logically.

• Very nervous and excitable.

• Severe skin irritation.

• Severe mouth irritation.

• Severe numbness and tingling.

• Feeling extremely tired or weak.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.

How should I store this medicine?

Injection:

• This medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.

Skin:

• Store at room temperature.

• Protect from heat.

• Throw away all patches in a sealed container away from children and pets.

Oral:

• Store at room temperature.

General statements

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

Created: 2006-10-13 13:37:06.0

Modified: 2008-04-30 11:12:38.0

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