Lidocaine is a local anesthetic agent commonly used for local and topic anesthesia, but it also has antiarrhythmic, and analgesic uses and can be used as an adjunct to tracheal intubation.

Adults - Apply to the affected area 3 or 4 times a day. The largest amount of ointment that should be used in a single application is 5 grams. If you use the 5% ointment, this is about 6 inches of ointment from the tube. Children - Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.

Generally, lidocaine cream works within 30 minutes and may last for up to 3 hours. Both the lidocaine patch and lidocaine cream can be used to treat backaches, muscle soreness, mild joint pain, itching, and nerve pain.

When used sparingly and as directed, topical lidocaine is generally safe. However, misuse, overuse, or overdose can lead to a number of serious health problems and even death. Ingestion of lidocaine can cause numbness of the mouth and throat, which can lead to trouble swallowing and even choking.

Intravenous lidocaine is used broadly in the management of neuropathic pain, postoperative pain, postherpetic neuralgia, centrally mediated pain, headache and infiltrative malignant neurological lesions (8). Lidocaine is a relatively safe drug, which can be used at low doses without any notable safety concerns.

Lidocaine. Lidocaine is a numbing agent. Placing an adhesive lidocaine patch on your sore back may help to relieve your discomfort by preventing the nerves in the affected area from sending your brain pain signals.

Prescription lidocaine transdermal is applied only once a day as needed for pain. Never apply more than 3 of the lidocaine 5% patch or lidocaine 1.8% topical systems at one time, and never wear them for more than 12 hours per day (12 hours on and 12 hours off).

Lidocaine skin cream is generally very safe. Many people do not have any side effects at all, or only mild ones.

Lidocaine belongs to the family of medicines called local anesthetics. This medicine prevents pain by blocking the signals at the nerve endings in the skin.

Stop using nonprescription lidocaine 4% patch and call your doctor if your pain lasts for longer than 7 days or if your pain improves and then worsens.

Depending on your product, the patch may be left on the skin for up to 8 or 12 hours. Follow the instructions carefully. Do not apply more than 3 patches once a day or leave any patch on for longer than the stated time period. If a smaller patch is needed, it may be cut with scissors before the liner is removed.

Lidocaine belongs to the family of medicines called local anesthetics. This medicine prevents pain by blocking the signals at the nerve endings in the skin. This medicine does not cause unconsciousness as general anesthetics do when used for surgery.

Side Effects

• Bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or palms blurred or double vision.
• chest pain or discomfort.
• cold, clammy, pale skin.
• continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears.
• difficulty breathing.
• difficulty swallowing.
• dizziness or lightheadedness.

lidocaine cream will depend on the type of pain and the affected site. Diclofenac gel is most effective for arthritis-related joint pain, while lidocaine is most effective for burning, itching, irritation from hemorrhoids and anorectal conditions, and nerve pain.

Prescription lidocaine transdermal is applied only once a day as needed for pain. Never apply more than 3 of the lidocaine 5% patch or lidocaine 1.8% topical systems at one time, and never wear them for more than 12 hours per day (12 hours on and 12 hours off).

In as little as four minutes and can last from 30 minutes up to three hours. However, other factors can play a role in how long the drug's effects last. It's a fast-acting local anesthetic. While its effects normally last for 30 to 60 minutes, it can last much longer if administered alongside epinephrine.