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Lidocaine Ointment

Lidocaine Ointment is used for:

Relieving pain in the mouth and throat. It is also used to temporarily relieve pain and itching associated with minor cuts and skin scrapes, minor burns (including sunburn), minor skin irritation, and insect bites. It may also be used for certain medical procedures or other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Lidocaine Ointment is an anesthetic. It works by preventing nerves from transmitting painful impulses to the brain.

Do NOT use Lidocaine Ointment if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Lidocaine Ointment or other similar medicines (eg, amide-type anesthetics)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Lidocaine Ointment:

Some medical conditions may interact with Lidocaine Ointment. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a blood infection or severe injury of the mouth, throat, or other area where you are applying Lidocaine Ointment
• if you have heart, liver, or kidney problems
• if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to any anesthetic medicine

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Lidocaine Ointment. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Amiodarone, beta-adrenergic blockers (eg, metoprolol), cimetidine, or mexiletine because side effects, such as confusion, dizziness, lightheadedness, or tiredness, may occur

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Lidocaine Ointment may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Lidocaine Ointment:

Use Lidocaine Ointment as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Do not get Lidocaine Ointment in your eyes.
• Apply a small amount of Lidocaine Ointment to the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. If applying to broken skin, use a sterile gauze pad to apply the medicine.
• Wash your hands immediately after using Lidocaine Ointment unless your hands are part of the treated area.
• If you miss a dose of Lidocaine Ointment, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Lidocaine Ointment.

Important safety information:

• Lidocaine Ointment may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Lidocaine Ointment with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Lidocaine Ointment before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
• Lidocaine Ointment may make it difficult for you to swallow. Do not eat anything for at least 1 hour after Lidocaine Ointment has been applied in the mouth or throat area.
• Numbness of the tongue may cause you to bite the inside of your mouth accidentally. Do not eat any food or chew gum while your mouth or throat area is numb.
• Lidocaine Ointment may cause a numbing effect at the application site. Do not scratch, rub, or expose the area to extreme hot or cold temperature until the numbness is gone.
• Use caution when applying Lidocaine Ointment over large areas.
• Do not use more medicine, apply it more often, or use it for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve faster, but the risk of side effects may be increased.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Lidocaine Ointment can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Lidocaine Ointment while you are pregnant. It is not known if Lidocaine Ointment is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Lidocaine Ointment, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Lidocaine Ointment:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Redness or swelling at the application site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); choking; confusion; dizziness or lightheadedness; fast breathing; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever; mood or mental changes; ringing in the ears or hearing changes; seizures; shortness of breath; swelling of the throat; vision changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include apprehension; blurred vision; confusion; difficulty breathing; nervousness; ringing in the ears; seizures; sensations of heat, cold, or numbness; severe dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness; slow or irregular heartbeat; tremor; twitching; unconsciousness; vomiting.

Store Lidocaine Ointment at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Lidocaine Ointment out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Lidocaine Ointment, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Lidocaine Ointment is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Lidocaine Ointment. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.