It could lead to increase of absorption of lidocaine and high blood concentration. This could result to serious adverse effects. Lidoderm patch abuse is rare, but it is possible. If you are suspecting Lidoderm patch abuse, then the blood concentration should be checked. The patient should be closely monitored. Supportive and symptomatic treatment should be given too. There is a slight variation depending on the pharmacy. Lidocaine is a distant family member of cocaine, which will mistakenly show up on urinalysis.
To get rid of the remaining lidocaine in your system, you should increase your fluid intake. Lidoderm patch belongs to the pregnancy Category B, which means that it does not appear to pose any significant risk to the developing fetus.
However, medicines can react differently to humans. Therefore, you should consult your doctor before using Lidoderm patch. It should be placed at a room temperature. Do not put inside the fridge or freezer. Use lidocaine transdermal exactly as directed. Do not apply it more or less often than prescribed by your doctor. It is applied up to 3 times daily and for no more than 8 hours per application. Use nonprescription lidocaine patches exactly as directed.
Do not use more or less of it or use it more often or for a longer period of time than directed by the package instructions. Your doctor will tell you how many lidocaine patches or topical systems you may use at one time and the length of time you may wear the patches.
Applying too many patches or topical systems or leaving them on for too long may cause serious side effects. Apply the lidocaine patch or topical system to clean, dry, intact skin as directed. Choose an area where the patch will not be rubbed by tight clothing. Do not apply the patch or topical system to an open wound or cut, to skin that is irritated or red, or to skin that is affected by a rash, burn, or other skin problem. If irritation or a burning sensation occurs during lidocaine application, remove the lidocaine patch or system and do not reapply it until the irritation is gone.
Prescription patches and topical systems may be cut into smaller sizes with scissors prior to removal of the release liner. Be sure to remove the current patch before you apply a new one. Do not let lidocaine transdermal come in contact with your eyes.
If lidocaine transdermal does touch your eye, immediately wash the eye with water or saline and protect the eye until sensation returns. While you are wearing a lidocaine transdermal patch or system, protect the treated area from direct heat such as heating pads or electric blankets.
You can apply the lidocaine 1. Do not bandage the affected area tightly. If you are using the prescription lidocaine 1. If the lidocaine 1. This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. This medication is usually used as needed. If your doctor has told you to use lidocaine patches or topical systems regularly, apply the missed patch or topical system as soon as you remember it.
However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed patch and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one. Lidocaine transdermal may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication. Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture not in the bathroom.
Do not store patches and topical systems outside the sealed envelope. Fold used patches or topical systems so that the adhesive side sticks to itself and then safely discard into trash and where children and pets cannot get to them.
It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily. To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach.
Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them.
However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. If you wear too many lidocaine transdermal patches or topical systems or wear them for too long, too much lidocaine may be absorbed into your blood.
In that case, you may experience symptoms of an overdose. In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at
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