Lidocaine Topical solution or spray

What is this medication?

LIDOCAINE (LYE doe kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin and surrounding tissues. It is used to prevent pain from some procedures. This medicine is also used to treat minor burns, scrapes, and insect bites.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): ALOCANE, Aspercreme with Lidocaine, LidaMantle, VacuStim Silver, Xylocaine, Xylocaine Topical Solution

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

•heart problems

•infected, open or damaged skin

•an unusual or allergic reaction to lidocaine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

•pregnant or trying to get pregnant

•breast-feeding

How should I use this medication?

This medicine is for use on the skin. This medicine can be used in the mouth, nose, or applied to the throat by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. Follow the directions on the prescription or package label. Apply your medicine at regular intervals. Do not use it more often than directed.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply; this medicine is not for regular use.

What may interact with this medication?

•medicines to control heart rhythm

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

Be careful to avoid injury while the area is numb and you are not aware of pain. If this medicine is used in the mouth or throat, do not chew gum or eat food for at least one hour. If the area is still numb, you may choke or bite your tongue or cheek if you try to chew or swallow. Also, you may not feel pain from hot foods or drinks.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

•allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

•breathing problems

•changes in vision

•chills, fever

•confused, excitable, nervous, restless

•dizzy, drowsy

•headache

•irregular heartbeat

•nausea, vomiting

•seizures

•tremors

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

•numb area

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medication?

Keep out of reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.