Anesthetics (Rectal)
Before Using This MedicineIf you are using this medicine
without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label.
For rectal anesthetics, the following should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or
allergic reaction to a local anesthetic, especially one that was applied to
any part of the body as a liquid, cream, ointment, or spray. Also tell your
health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such
as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy - Rectal anesthetics have not been reported to cause
birth defects or other problems in humans.
Breast-feeding - Rectal anesthetics have not been reported to cause
problems in nursing babies.
Children - Children may be especially sensitive to the effects
of local anesthetics. This may increase the chance of side effects during
treatment.
Older adults - Elderly people are especially sensitive to the effects
of local anesthetics. This may increase the chance of side effects during
treatment.
Other medicines - Although certain medicines should not be used
together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Before you use a rectal
anesthetic, check with your health care professional if you are taking any
other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical
problems may affect the use of rectal anesthetics. Make sure you tell your
doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Infection at or near place of treatment or
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Large sores, broken skin, or severe injury at or near place of treatment - The
chance of unwanted effects may be increased
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