Apply the prescribed number of patches, usually only once a day for up to 12. It also contains the following inactive ingredients. Lidocaine, sold under the brand names akten, glydo, and lidoderm, relieves pain when applied to the skin via cream, gel, or patch. Find patient medical information for lidocaine topical on webmd including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including. The active ingredient in lidoderm patch is lidocaine which is a local anesthetic and not a controlled substance. The lidocaine causes numbness and relieves pain in the area it is applied to by temporarily blocking the pathway of pain signals along nerves. Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start.
Mylan manufactures lidocaine patch 5% lidoderm in strengths of 5. The text only version may be available in large print, braille or audio cd. Lidocaine toxicity could be expected at lidocaine blood concentrations. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Possible side effects like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Blistering, bruising, burning, discoloration, itching, redness, or swelling at the application site. Each adhesive patch contains 700 mg of lidocaine 50 mg per gram. See what others have said about lidocaine, including the effectiveness, ease of use and side effects. Skin conditions at or around the site of plaster application, which may include redness, rash, itching, burning, dermatitis, and small blisters. Lidocaine topical application route side effects mayo. Lidocaine patch fda prescribing information, side effects. These are not all of the side effects that may occur.
If you get lidocaine patch in any of these areas, rinse well with water. For further information call emc accessibility on 0800 198 5000. What are the side effects of lidocaine patchtopical. Important side effects or symptoms to look out for and what to do if you are affected. Each adhesive patch contains 700 mg of lidocaine 50 mg per gram adhesive in an aqueous base. Systemic adverse effects of lidocaine are similar in nature to those observed with other amide local anesthetic agents, including cns excitation andor depression lightheadedness, nervousness, apprehension, euphoria, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, tinnitus, blurred or double vision, vomiting. Lidocaine side effects, dosage, interactions drugs search. Find information about common, infrequent and rare side effects of lidocaine topical.
Ralvo 700mg medicated plaster patient information leaflet. Effectiveness of the lidocaine patch 5% on pain qualities in three. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. Oct 25, 2018 side effects application site reactions. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away.