Lidocaine (Topical)

Brand Names : Lidoderm

Proper Use of This Medicine

Unless otherwise directed by your health care professional, do not apply this medicine to open wounds, burns or broken or inflamed skin.

Be careful not to get any of this medicine in your eyes, because it can cause severe eye irritation. If any of the medicine does get into your eye, immediately wash out the eye with water and protect the eye until sensation returns. Check with your doctor.

Use only as directed by your health care professional; avoid applying more than the recommended number of topical systems or using the topical systems for longer than the recommended wearing time.

Clothing may be worn over the area of application.

Dosing - The dose of lidocaine topical systems will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of lidocaine topical systems. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

For relieving pain caused by herpes zoster virus infection of the skin (shingles) in adult patients - Remove release liner and apply topical system to skin, covering the most painful area(s). Apply no more than 3 systems at one time and do not leave on for longer than twelve hours within a twenty-four hour period. Topical systems may be cut into smaller sizes with scissors prior to removal of the release liner.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Keep envelope sealed at all times when not in use.
• Store away from heat.
• Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children and pets.