Warning: the guide is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise & judgment about some your healthcare professional. this should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.

Lidocaine patch - topical

(lie-doh-cane)

common brand names: Lidoderm, Lidopain

Related Drugs : Lidoderm, Lidoderm, L Caine, Xylocaine, Xylocaine, Xylocaine, Xylocaine Im For Cardiac, Xylocaine Iv For Cardiac, Xylocaine Mpf, Uad Caine, Lida Mantle, Lidocaine, Lidocaine HCL, Lidocaine HCL, Lidocaine HCL

Lidoderm Usage: Lidocaine is local anesthetic agent used to relieve pain associated with shingles (post-herpetic neuralgia).

How to use Lidoderm: Remove protective liner and apply patch to normal, intact skin to cover the most painful area. Apply up to three patches one time day; or use as directed by your pharmacist. do not leave patch on for longer than 12 hours. If smaller patch is needed, it may be cut with scissors before removal of the liner. If irritation or burning sensation occurs, remove patch & do not reapply until irritation is gone. this product should only be applied to intact skin. Avoid contact with eyes, open wounds, or mucous membranes. If eye contact occurs, wash eye immediately with water and protect eye until sensation returns.

Lidoderm side effects: Redness or swelling in the site of application may occur. These effects will usually disappear within a few minutes or hours. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your pharmacist or healthcare professional promptly. Tell your pharmacist immediately if any about these very unlikely but serious side effects occur: blurred vision, tremors, unusually slow heartbeat, drowsiness. An allergic reaction to it med is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact you're doctor or doctor.

Lidoderm Precautions: Tell your doctor youre medical history, especially of: liver problems, allergies you may have. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this drug. this medication passes into breast milk. While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your pharmacist before breast-feeding.

Lidoderm drug interactions: Tell some your physician or physician of every prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: anti-arrhythmic drugs (e.g., tocainide, mexiletine), another local anesthetics. don't start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Lidoderm Overdose: If overdose is suspected, remove the patch. Contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Lidoderm special notes: do not share this tablet with others. Discard the used patch out of reach of children & pets.

If you missed Lidoderm dose: If you miss dose, use it as soon as you remember. If It's near time of following dose, skip the missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not double the dose to catch up.

Lidoderm Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light & moisture. Keep envelope tightly sealed at all times.

Active Ingredients : Lidocaine Patch