LMX 4 (Topical application)
Generic name:lidocaine (topical application route) [ LYE-doe-kane ]
Drug class:Topical anesthetics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 5, 2022.
Seizures, cardiopulmonary arrest, and death have been reported in patients under 3-years-old when lidocaine solution 2% was not administered according to dosing and administration recommendations. This drug should not be used for teething pain and only be administered to patients under 3-years-old when absolutely necessary .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Anestacon
- Burnamycin
- Burn-O-Jel
- Lida Mantle
- Lidoderm
- LidoRx
- LMX 4
- LMX 5
- Senatec
- Solarcaine Cool Aloe
- Topicaine
- Xylocaine
In Canada
- Solarcaine First Aid Lidocaine Spray
- Solarcaine Lidocaine First Aid Spray
Available Dosage Forms:
- Spray
- Patch, Extended Release
- Gel/Jelly
- Cream
- Ointment
- Lotion
- Pad
- Swab
- Powder
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Anesthetic, Local
Chemical Class: Amino Amide
Uses for LMX 4
Lidocaine topical jelly or ointment is used on different parts of the body to cause numbness or loss of feeling for patients having certain medical procedures. It is also used to relieve pain and itching caused by conditions such as sunburn or other minor burns, insect bites or stings, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, minor cuts, or scratches. Xylocaine® jelly is used to treat painful urethritis (inflammation of the urethra). It is also used to prevent and control pain in procedures involving the male and female urethra. Xylocaine® jelly is also used to lubricate the nose, mouth, and throat for intubation.
Lidocaine viscous topical solution is also used to treat sore mouth or throat and also reduce gagging during the taking of X-ray pictures and dental impressions.
Lidocaine skin patch is used to relieve nerve pain caused by herpes zoster or shingles (postherpetic neuralgia).
Lidocaine belongs to the family of medicines called local anesthetics. This medicine prevents pain by blocking the signals at the nerve endings in the skin. This medicine does not cause unconsciousness as general anesthetics do when used for surgery.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using LMX 4
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Because of this medicine's toxicity, it should be used with extreme caution in children younger than 3 years of ag..
