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CHEMICAL NAME
LIDOCAINE.
INDICATIONS
LIDOCAINE (Xylocaine) causes loss of feeling in the skin and surrounding tissues. It can numb the skin and mucus membranes before procedures and is used to treat hemorroids.
DIRECTIONS
Lidocaine jelly is applied to skin or mucous membranes before produres to numb the area by a health care professional. Lidocaine jelly may be applied using finger tips or cotton swabs to hemorroids for relief of pain. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not use more often than instructed.
SIDE EFFECTS
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: Very rare when applied to the skin, chest pain, continued irregular heartbeats, difficulty breathing, wheezing, headache, seizures (convulsions), trembling, shaking, unusual weakness or tiredness. Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): localized numbness.
PRECAUTIONS
Be careful to avoid injury while the area is numb from the lidocaine and you are not aware of pain.
OVERDOSAGE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
INFORMATION
Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature; do not freeze.
NOTES
The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before taking the product.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
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