This medication passes into breast milk, but is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using other lidocaine products at the same time as this medication because your risk of serious side effects may increase.
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another condition unless your doctor directs you to do so. A different medication may be necessary in that case. Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom.
Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
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Learn how we develop our content. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Top of the page. Uses See also Warning section. Other Uses This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional.
How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using lidocaine and each time you get a refill. Side Effects Mild nausea, stinging, or burning may occur.
In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Precautions Before using lidocaine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other anesthetics such as bupivacaine, prilocaine ; or to PABA; or if you have any other allergies.
Drug Interactions Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. Lidocaine viscous 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.
This can happen if you apply more than the recommended dose. Do not use lidocaine viscous 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. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions. Lidocaine viscous may be applied with your finger tips or a cotton swab, or with the applicator provided with the medicine. Use the smallest amount of this medication needed to numb or relieve pain.
Avoid swallowing the medicine while applying it to your gums or the inside of your mouth. Avoid eating within 1 hour after using this medicine inside your mouth or throat. You may have trouble swallowing and choking could occur, especially in a child. Since lidocaine topical is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.
An overdose of numbing medicine can cause fatal side effects if too much of the medicine is absorbed through your gums and into your blood. Overdose symptoms may include uneven heartbeats, seizure convulsions , slowed breathing, coma, or respiratory failure breathing stops. Lidocaine applied to the gums is not likely to cause an overdose unless you apply more than the recommended dose. Avoid eating, chewing gum, or drinking hot liquids until the feeling in your mouth has returned completely.
Chewing while your mouth is numb could result in a bite injury to your tongue, lips, or inside of your cheek. Avoid using other medications on the areas you treat with lidocaine viscous unless your doctor tells you to. Multum information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore Multum does not warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Multum's drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy.
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What is lidocaine viscous? Lidocaine viscous should not be used to treat teething pain in infants. Lidocaine viscous may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using lidocaine viscous? You should not use lidocaine viscous if you are allergic to any type of numbing medicine. How should I use lidocaine viscous? Improper use of lidocaine viscous may result in death. What happens if I miss a dose?
What happens if I overdose? What should I avoid while using lidocaine viscous?
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