Generic name:lidocaine topical [ LYE-doe-kane-TOP-i-kal ]
Brand names: AneCream, AneCream with Tegaderm, Anestacon, Bactine, LidaMantle,
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Drug class:Topical anesthetics
What is Lidoderm?
Lidoderm is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
Lidoderm is used to relieve post-shingles pain. Apply Lidoderm only to intact skin with no blisters.
Lidocaine topical in other formulations 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, hemorrhoids, and burns. Lidocaine topical can also be used to treat sores inside the mouth, during dental procedures to numb the gums, and to numb the skin for a medical procedure (such as getting stiches).
Warnings
An overdose of Lidoderm can cause fatal side effects if too much lidocaine is absorbed through your skin and into your blood. This is more likely to occur when using a numbing medicine without the advice of a medical doctor (such as during a cosmetic procedure like laser hair removal). Overdose symptoms may include uneven heartbeats, seizure (convulsions), coma, slowed breathing, or respiratory failure (breathing stops). Your body may absorb more lidocaine if you use too much, if you apply it over large skin areas, or if you apply heat, bandages, or plastic wrap to treated skin areas. Skin that is cut or irritated may also absorb more topical medication than healthy skin.
Use the smallest amount of Lidoderm needed
