LidoRxKit
Generic name:lidocaine viscous [ LYE-doe-kane-VIS-kus ]
Brand names: Lidocaine Viscous, LidoRxKit, LTA II Kit
Drug class:Topical anesthetics
The LidoRxKit brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is LidoRxKit?
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
LidoRxKit is used to treat sores inside the mouth, during dental procedures to numb the gums, and to numb the mouth and throat before a surgery or medical procedure.
LidoRxKit should not be used to treat teething pain in infants.
LidoRxKit may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use LidoRxKit to treat teething pain in a baby. Death can occur from the use of this medicine in very young children.
Use the smallest amount of this medicine needed to numb or relieve pain. Do not use large amounts of lidocaine viscous.
An overdose of numbing medication can cause fatal side effects if too much of the medicine is absorbed through your gums and into your blood.
Before taking this medicine
An overdose of numbing medication can cause fatal side effects if too much of the medicine is absorbed through your gums and into your blood. This can happen if you apply more than the recommended dose.
Do not use LidoRxKit to treat teething pain in a baby. A baby could accidentally swallow this medicine if it is placed in the mouth. Heart problems, seizures, severe brain injury, and death can occur from the use of this medicine in very young children. Always ask a doctor before using any medicine to treat your baby's teething pain.
You should not use LidoRxKit if you are allergic to any type of numbing medicine.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a serious heart condition such as "AV block";
an allergy to any drugs; or
broken, swollen, or damaged skin or gum tissue.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.
How should I use LidoRxKit?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. ...
