Product Description.:
LIDODERM? (lidocaine patch 5%) is indicated for relief of pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia. Apply only to intact skin.
Important Safety Information
You should not use this product if you are sensitive to local anesthetics such as lidocaine, or to any of the other ingredients in LIDODERM
Even a used LIDODERM patch contains a large amount of lidocaine (at least 665 mg). The potential exists for a small child or pet to suffer serious adverse effects form chewing or ingesting a new or used LIDODERM patch, although the risk with this formulation has not been evaluated. It is important to store and dispose of LIDODERM out of the reach of children, pets, and others.
LIDODERM patches should be worn for no more than 12 hours a day. Applying the patches for a longer time or using more than 3 patches could cause serious reactions
Avoid contact of LIDODERM with the eye. If contact occurs, immediately wash the eye with water or saline and protect it until sensation returns
Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have liver disease, are pregnant or nursing, or are taking medication for irregular heartbeat. For such people, LIDODERM should be used with caution
Allergic reactions, although rare, can occur
During or immediately after using LIDODERM, the skin around the patch may develop a change in color, colored spots, irritation, itching, flaking of the skin, rash, bruising, swelling, pimple-like raised skin, a cyst containing fluid, pain, burning, or abnormal sensation. These reactions are generally mild and go away on their own within a few minutes to hours. Other reactions may include dizziness, headache, and nausea
Tell your healthcare provider if you experience any of these symptoms while using LIDODERM. Only your healthcare provider can determine if LIDODERM is right for you. Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions when using LIDODERM
