![]() Keep both used and unused lidocaine topical skin patches out of the reach of children or pets. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Lidocaine intradermal device is applied by a healthcare provider. Lidocaine topical may be applied with your finger tips or a cotton swab. Avoid using the medicine on skin that is raw or blistered, such as a severe burn or abrasion.ĭo not cover treated skin unless your doctor has told you to. Skin that is cut or irritated may also absorb more topical medication than healthy skin.ĭo not apply this medicine to swollen skin areas or deep puncture wounds. Your body may absorb too much of this medicine 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. Use the smallest amount of medicine needed to numb the skin or relieve pain. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions. Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. If this medicine gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina, rinse with water. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin. Lidocaine topical comes in many different forms (gel, spray, cream, lotion, ointment, liquid, skin patch, and others).ĭo not take by mouth. ![]() Improper use of lidocaine topical may result in death. Do not apply this medicine in larger amounts than recommended. The incidence of systemic adverse reactions can be expected to be directly proportional to the area and time of exposure (see Individualization of Dose).Use lidocaine topical exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. The amount absorbed in the case of lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5% cream is determined by the area over which it is applied and the duration of application under occlusion (seeTable 2, footnote, in Individualization of Dose).Īlthough the incidence of systemic adverse reactions with lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5% cream is very low, caution should be exercised, particularly when applying it over large areas and leaving it on for longer than 2 hours. When lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5% cream (lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5%) is used concomitantly with other products containing local anesthetic agents, the amount absorbed from all formulations must be considered (see Individualization of Dose). Lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5% cream should not be used in neonates with a gestational age less than 37 weeks nor in infants under the age of 12 months who are receiving treatment with methemoglobin-inducing agents (see Methemoglobinemia subsection of WARNINGS). A secondary protective covering to prevent inadvertent disruption of the application site may be useful. When applying lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5% cream to the skin of young children, care must be taken to maintain careful observation of the child to prevent accidental ingestion of lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5% cream or the occlusive dressing. Practitioners should carefully instruct caregivers to avoid application of excessive amounts of lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5% cream (see PRECAUTIONS ). Please note: If a patient greater than 3 months old does not meet the minimum weight requirement, the maximum total dose of Lidocaine and Prilocaine Cream USP, 2.5%/2.5% should be restricted to that which corresponds to the patient's weight (see INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION ). Maximum Total Dose of Lidocaine and Prilocaine Cream USP, 2.5%/2.5% The following are the maximum recommended doses, application areas and application times for lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5% cream based on a child’s age and weight: Age and Body Weight Requirements ![]()
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