Lidoderm - Lidocaine Patch - Topical Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Lidoderm.
• Lidoderm, Lidopain
• LIE-doh-cane

Read Before Using Lidoderm (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Usage Instructions

• Remove the protective liner and apply the patch to normal, intact skin to cover the most painful area.
• Apply up to three patches once a day; or use as directed by your doctor.
• Do not leave patch on for longer than 12 hours.
• If a smaller patch is needed, it may be cut with scissors before removal of the liner.
• If irritation or a burning sensation occurs, remove the patch and do not reapply until the irritation is gone.
• This product should only be applied to intact skin.
• Avoid contact with eyes, open wounds, or mucous membranes.
• If eye contact occurs, wash eye immediately with water and protect eye until sensation returns.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of.

Possible Side Effects

• Redness or swelling at the site of application may occur.
• These effects will usually disappear within a few minutes or hours.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these very unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Lidoderm Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Discard the used patch out of the reach of children and pets.

Lidoderm Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Keep envelope tightly sealed at all times.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, remove the patch.
• Contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Medicinal Applications

• Lidocaine is a local anesthetic agent used to relieve pain associated with shingles (post-herpetic neuralgia).