Lidocaine  

(LYE doe kane)

U.S. Brand Names  

Akten™; Anestacon®; Anestafoam™ [OTC]; 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® Dental; Xylocaine® MPF; Xylocaine® Viscous; Zilactin-L® [OTC]; Zingo™ [DSC]

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; Local Anesthetic, Ophthalmic

What key warnings should I know about before taking this medicine?  

This medicine does not mix well with some medicines. Serious reactions may occur. Check all medicines with healthcare provider.

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.

What is this medicine used for?  

• This medicine is used to numb an area 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.

Eye Gel:

• For the eye only.

• Take out contact lenses before using medicine. Lenses can be replaced 15 minutes after medicine is given. Do not put contacts back in if eyes are irritated or infected.

• Your healthcare provider will give this medicine.

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?  

• The patch 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.

Eye:

• Eye 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.

• Difficulty breathing.

• Fast heartbeat.

• 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/Eye gel:

• 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 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.

• 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: 2009-08-27 14:35:07.0

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