Bactine
Generic name:lidocaine topical [ LYE-doe-kane-TOP-i-kal ]
Brand names: AneCream, Bactine, Glydo, LidaMantle, Lidoderm,
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Drug class:Topical anesthetics
What is Bactine?
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). There are many brands and forms of lidocaine available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Bactine (for use on the skin) is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by skin irritations such as sunburn, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and minor cuts, scratches, or burns. This medicine is also used to treat rectal discomfort caused by hemorrhoids.
Lidocaine intradermal device can be used in minor medical procedures such as venipuncture or peripheral intravenous cannulation.
Bactine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
An overdose of numbing medicine can cause fatal side effects if too much of the medicine is absorbed through your skin.
Do not use large amounts of lidocaine topical, or cover treated skin areas with a bandage or plastic wrap without medical advice.
Keep both used and unused lidocaine skin patches out of the reach of children or pets. The amount of lidocaine in the skin patches could be harmful to a child or pet who accidentally sucks on or swallows the patch.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Bactine if you are allergic to any type of numbing medicine.
Fatal overdoses have occurred when numbing medicines were used without the advice of a medical doctor (such as during a cosmetic procedure like laser hair removal). However, overdose has also occurred in women treated with a numbing medicine before having a mammography.
Be aware that many cosmetic procedures are performed without a medical doctor present.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a blood cell disorder called methemoglobinemia (in you or a family member);
liver disease; or
if you take a heart rhythm medicine.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you apply Bactine to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth.
